Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

recrimination

/ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables: re-crim-i-na-tion
IPA: /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/

17

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of recriminating.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A counter or mutual accusation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Will's figures, if correct, serve to underscore the extent of apolitical and anti-political sentiment in our community. Rather than indulge in recriminations over who "lost" the gay vote, it might be better to ask how we can redouble our efforts or re-direct our efforts to get gays and lesbians not only registered but voting as well."

Etymology

From French récrimination.

Word Breakdown

Root: *krey-

Usage

Inflected Forms

recriminations (plural)

Phrases

self-recrimination

Rhymes With

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

Questions

How do you pronounce recrimination?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/.
What does recrimination mean?: The act of recriminating.
Where does recrimination come from?: From French récrimination.

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