plication
plication · plications
An act of foldingAn act of folding.
/plɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)An act of folding.
the act of folding in parallel folds
(countable, uncountable)A fold or pleat.
(countable, uncountable)A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.
Origin
From Middle French plicacion, and its source, Latin plicatio.From Middle French plicacion, and its source, Latin plicatio.
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Forms
plural: plications| Singular | plication |
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Synonyms
7 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedplicate
Derivedomentoplication
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable