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arreption

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ar-rep-tion
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of taking away; removal

Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

  • "This arreption was sudden."

Etymology

From Latin arripere, arreptum (“to seize, snatch”), from ad + rapere (“to snatch”). See rapacious.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

arreptitious

Questions

What does arreption mean?
The act of taking away; removal
Where does arreption come from?
From Latin arripere, arreptum (“to seize, snatch”), from ad + rapere (“to snatch”). See rapacious.

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