assignation
assignation · assignations
An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual natureAn appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
/æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
(countable, uncountable)The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
(countable, uncountable)A making over by transfer of title; assignment.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English assignacioun, from Old French assignacion, from Latin assīgnātiō.From Middle English assignacioun, from Old French assignacion, from Latin assīgnātiō.
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Forms
plural: assignations| Singular | assignation |
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Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers):tryst
- the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan:allotmentapportionmentapportioningallocationparcelingparcelling
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedassign
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable