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noun · countable / uncountable

correption

correption · correptions

A shortening in pronunciationA shortening in pronunciation.

Meaning

2 senses

(countable, uncountable)A shortening in pronunciation.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A chiding, scolding; telling off.

Origin

From Latin correptio (“seizure”), from corripere (“to seize”).

From Latin correptio (“seizure”), from corripere (“to seize”).

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Forms

plural: correptions

Singular	correption
Plural	correptions

regular

Synonyms

16 synonyms

lectureB1 berating objurgation rixation browbeating chiding chockling dirdum down the banks dressing down going over jawing sermon scolding

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

correctnessB2 correlateC2 correlationC2 correspondB2 correspondenceB2 correspondentB2

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