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usurpation

/ˌjuː.sə(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.33 in modern English

Syllables
usurpa-tion
IPA
/ˌjuː.sə(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.ʃən/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Trespass onto another's property without permission.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A taking or use without right.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalent to usurp + -ation.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: usurpacioun, usurpacion, ūsurpātiō

Usage

Inflected Forms

usurpations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

usurp usurper

Synonyms

trespass encroachment violation intrusion

Rhymes With

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

Questions

How do you pronounce usurpation?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌjuː.sə(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.ʃən/.
What does usurpation mean?
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
Where does usurpation come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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