jactitation
Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detrimentBragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
(countable, uncountable)A false pretense of being married to somebody.
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
(countable, uncountable)Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).
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Forms
plural: jactitations| Singular | jactitation |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness:jactation
- speaking of yourself in superlatives:boastboastingself-praise
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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