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vociferation

vo·cif·er·a·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [voh-sif-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /voʊˌsɪf əˈreɪ ʃən/
    • /və.ˌsɪ.fə.ˈreɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [voh-sif-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /voʊˌsɪf əˈreɪ ʃən/

Definitions of vociferation word

  • noun vociferation noisy outcry; clamor. 1
  • noun vociferation The act of exclaiming; violent outcry; vehement utterance of the voice. 0

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Origin of vociferation

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin vōciferātiōn- (stem of vōciferātiō), equivalent to vōciferāt(us) (see vociferate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Vociferation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vociferation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vociferation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vociferation

noun vociferation

  • caw — When a bird such as a crow or a rook caws, it makes a loud harsh sound.
  • clamor — If people are clamoring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way.
  • clinker — the ash and partially fused residues from a coal-fired furnace or fire
  • cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
  • halloo — Used to attract someone’s attention.

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