de|nun|ci|a|tion — «dih NUHN see AY shuhn, shee », noun. 1. an expression of strong disapproval; condemnation; denouncing: »the mayor s denunciation of crime, the teacher s denunciation of cheating. 2. the act of informing against; accusation: »His denunciation of… … Useful english dictionary
e|nun|ci|a|tion — «ih NUHN see AY shuhn, shee », noun. 1. the manner of pronouncing words and syllables; articulation: »The enunciation of the various singers was gratifyingly clear (New Yorker). 2. a definite statement; announcement … Useful english dictionary
pro|nun|ci|a|tion|al — «pruh NUHN see AY shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with pronunciation … Useful english dictionary
pro|nun|ci|a|tion — «pruh NUHN see AY shuhn», noun. 1. a way of pronouncing: »a foreign pronunciation. This book gives the pronunciation of each main word. The British pronunciation of “been” is (bēn). 2. the act of making the sounds of words; speaking; pronouncing; … Useful english dictionary
re|nun|ci|a|tion — «rih NUHN see AY shuhn», noun. the act of giving up a right, title, or possession; renouncing: »The bonzes preach only patience, humility and the renunciation of the world (Edward Gibbon). SYNONYM(S): rejection. ╂[< Latin renūntiātiō, ōnis… … Useful english dictionary
mis|pro|nun|ci|a|tion — «MIHS pruh NUHN see AY shuhn», noun. an incorrect pronunciation … Useful english dictionary
self-re|nun|ci|a|tion — «SEHLF rih NUHN see AY shuhn», noun. renunciation of one s own will, interests, or the like; self sacrifice … Useful english dictionary
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An·nun·ci·a·tion — /əˌnʌnsiˈeıʃən/ noun the Annunciation : March 25 celebrated as a Christian festival in memory of the announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would be the mother of Christ … Useful english dictionary
de·nun·ci·a·tion — /dıˌnʌnsiˈeıʃən/ noun, pl tions : a public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something as being bad or wrong : a statement that denounces something or someone [count] The attack drew strong denunciations from leaders around the world … Useful english dictionary
pro·nun·ci·a·tion — /prəˌnʌnsiˈeıʃən/ noun, pl tions 1 : the way in which a word or name is pronounced [count] What is the correct pronunciation of his name? [noncount] I haven t learned proper pronunciation of French words. 2 [singular] : a particular person s way… … Useful english dictionary