Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

instigation

/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: in-sti-ga-tion
IPA: /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

12

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The departure was not unduly prolonged.[…]Within the door Mrs. Spoker hastily imparted to Mrs. Love a few final sentiments on the subject of Divine Intention in the disposition of buckets; farewells and last commiserations; a deep, guttural instigation to the horse; and the wheels of the waggonette crunched heavily away into obscurity."

Etymology

From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: instigacioun, instigacïon, instīgātio

Usage

Inflected Forms

instigations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

instigate instigator

Synonyms

fomentation abetment abettal

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce instigation?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/.
What does instigation mean?: The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.
Where does instigation come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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