jactitation

English
WOTD – 29 March 2007

Etymology

From Medieval Latin jactitio, from iactitō (“throw, fling; boast, brag; utter, mention”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌd͡ʒæktɪˈteɪʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

jactitation (countable and uncountable, plural jactitations)

  1. Bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment.
  2. A false pretense of being married to somebody.
  3. (medicine) Extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed.

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