Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

talion

/ˈtalɪən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.65 in modern English

Syllables: tal-ion
IPA: /ˈtalɪən/

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Retaliation; retribution.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Simple talion may be fine for wartime, but politics between wars demands symmetry and a more elegant idea of justice, even to the point of masquerading, a bit decadently, as mercy."

Etymology

From Middle French talion, from Latin talis (“such”).

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈtalɪən/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

talionic

Questions

How do you pronounce talion?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtalɪən/.
What does talion mean?: Retaliation; retribution.
Where does talion come from?: From Middle French talion, from Latin talis (“such”).

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