Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adeption

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: adep-tion
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An obtaining; attainment.

Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In the wit and policy of the capitain consisteth the chief adeption of the victory."
"it beginneth with the mix'd adeption of a crown by arms and title"

Etymology

From Latin adeptio. See adept (adjective).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: adeptio

Usage

Derived Forms

readeption

Questions

What does adeption mean?: An obtaining; attainment.
Where does adeption come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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