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correption

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cor-rep-tion
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A shortening in pronunciation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A chiding, scolding; telling off.

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin correptio (“seizure”), from corripere (“to seize”).

Usage

Inflected Forms

correptions (plural)

Synonyms

berating objurgation rixation browbeating chiding chockling correption dirdum down the banks dressing down going over jawing

Questions

What does correption mean?
A shortening in pronunciation.
Where does correption come from?
From Latin correptio (“seizure”), from corripere (“to seize”).

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