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Meaning of "delectation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DELECTATION

delectation  [ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DELECTATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Delectation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DELECTATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of delectation in the English dictionary

The definition of delectation in the dictionary is pleasure; enjoyment.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DELECTATION


accreditation
əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən
adaptation
ˌædəpˈteɪʃən
alimentation
ˌælɪmɛnˈteɪʃən
citation
saɪˈteɪʃən
consultation
ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən
documentation
ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən
excitation
ˌɛksɪˈteɪʃən
hesitation
ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən
implementation
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən
interpretation
ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən
invitation
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
limitation
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
meditation
ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən
orientation
ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən
presentation
ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən
rehabilitation
ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən
representation
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
reputation
ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən
rotation
rəʊˈteɪʃən
transportation
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DELECTATION

dele
delead
deleave
deleble
delectability
delectable
delectableness
delectably
delectate
Deledda
delegable
delegacies
delegacy
delegate
delegatee
delegation
delegator
delegitimation
delegitimisation
delegitimise

WORDS THAT END LIKE DELECTATION

action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
duration
education
evaluation
federation
formation
foundation
generation

Synonyms and antonyms of delectation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DELECTATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «delectation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of delectation

Translation of «delectation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DELECTATION

Find out the translation of delectation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of delectation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «delectation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

delectation
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

delectación
570 millions of speakers

English

delectation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आनंद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بهجة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Delectation
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

delectation
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আনন্দদান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

délectation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemanjangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vergnügen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

楽しみ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

환희
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Delectation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lạc thú
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மகிழ்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आनंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hoşlanma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diletto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uciesze
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Delectation
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

desfătare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

delectation
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

genot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

delectation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

delectation
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of delectation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DELECTATION»

The term «delectation» is regularly used and occupies the 79.960 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DELECTATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «delectation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «delectation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about delectation

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DELECTATION»

Discover the use of delectation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to delectation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Summa Theologica:
Now every mortal sin consists in turning away from Augustine's definition of mortal sin, which was quoted above Q. Therefore consent to delectation is not a mortal sin. Objection 2: Further, consent to a thing is not evil, unless the thing to which ...
Saint Thomas (Aquinas), 1985
2
Summa Theologica, Volume 2 (Part II, First Section)
pronounced the lower reason, white deliberating the matter in reference to temporal principles, sometimes approves of this delectation; and then the consent to the delectation belongs to the lower reason. If, however, after considering the ...
St Thomas Aquinas, 2013
3
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms
But delectation often carries a strong connotation of amusement, diversion, or entertainment that gives occasion for delight <her oddities afforded him the utmost delectation) <a superb eclipse of the sun, providentially arranged for the ...
Merriam-Webster, Inc, 1984
4
How Grace Acts
wisely replies to this that the supporters of relative victorious grace, when they speak in this way, have to abandon their own system and admit that a greater degree of delectation does not always infallibly prevail, but only when delectation is ...
5
The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation: From the ...
But it is to be confider'd, whether that Thought was no more than a Suggestion, or proceeded to Delectation, or which is still more criminal consented to Sin. For all Sin is committed three Ways, viz.. by Suggestion, by Delectation, and by ...
Saint Bede (the Venerable), 1723
6
Basic Writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, Volume 2:
It would seem that the sin of lingering delectation [de- lectatio morosa] is not in the reason.23 For delectation denotes a movement of the appetitive power, as was stated above.24 But the appetitive power is distinct from the reason, which is an ...
Thomas Aquinas, Anton C. Pegis, 1997
7
Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation
But it is to be considered whether the thought itself happened by suggestion, or by delectation, or, what is more, by consent of sin. For every sin is completed in three ways — to wit, by suggestion, by delectation, by consent. For indeed ...
Saint Bede (the Venerable), 1870
8
The Summa Theologica: Complete Edition:
Whether consent to delectation is a mortal sin? Objection1:It wouldseem that consentto delectation isnota mortal sin, for consent to delectation belongs to the lower reason, which does not consider the eternal types, i.e. the eternal law, and  ...
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Catholic Way Publishing, 2014
9
The History of Heresies and Their Refutation
During the period that the carnal delectation predominates, then, says Jansenius, it is impossible that virtue should prevail: " Vigente delectatione carnali, impossibile cst, ut virtutis et honestatis consideratio praevaleat" (3). lie says, besides, ...
St Alphonsus M Liguori, 2005
10
The real principles of catholics or a catechism by way of ...
Q. Which are the degrees whereby sins are committed ? A. These four, viz. suggestion delectation, consent and fact/ Q. What is suggestion, and how far sinful ? A. Suggestion is the first impression of a temptation, it is not sinful if only resisted.
‎1821

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DELECTATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term delectation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Revealed: David Cameron's plan to bring back hunting
... lip-smacking enjoyment of a piece of a sheep that had been killed for his delectation and his professed opposition to the killing of a fox 'for ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Kevin Bryan's record reviews
... of the microphones themselves, but this fine audio-visual package presents the cream of their illustrious back catalogue for your delectation, ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
3
Misleading on provenance
The latest TV commercials show parched Aussies in the late 19th century watching as cool crates of Foster's are unloaded for their delectation ... «Herts Advertiser, Jul 15»
4
Deaths of relatives of Hurriyet leaders condoled
A JKLF delectation comprising Bashir Ahmed Butt, Noor Muhammad Kalwal, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed and Mohammad Sadiq Shah visited the ... «Kashmir Media Service, Jul 15»
5
The Pig Guide: This week's foodie lowdown
... the indie kids will be ringing in the 4th of July (if you see what we mean) with a selection of five outstanding USA drams for your delectation. «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
6
Bye bye Bennifer
With every modicum of detail readily on tap for the public's delectation, it's not usual for us to foster a keen sense of intimacy with the Hollywood ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
7
Announcing: Berkeleyside Open Office, July 15 at WeWork
There'll be drinks and nibbles on offer for your delectation. What: Berkeleyside Open Office When: Wednesday, July 15, 5-7 p.m.. Where: Fifth ... «Berkeleyside, Jul 15»
8
Fort Worth hosts Scottish treasures
... Kimbell Art Museum has the resources and reputation to bring masterpieces from major global museums to North Texas for our delectation. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
9
Q&A episode another outburst of government creep
Ripping its guts in favour of the big guy's personal delectation will have us all routinely raped in the back of the ministerial car, and unable to ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
10
'Magic Mike XXL' And 'Terminator Genisys' Bring The Testosterone
One designed, at least theoretically, for the delectation of women, the other for men. And guess which one has more male nudity? Apparently ... «South Carolina ETV Radio, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Delectation [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/delectation>. Apr 2024 ».
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