aversation
|a-ver-sa-tion|
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/ˌævərˈseɪʃən/
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/ˌævə(r)ˈseɪʃən/
turning away / strong dislike
Etymology
'aversation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aversātiō', where 'ab/ā-' meant 'away' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn'.
'aversation' changed from Medieval Latin 'aversatio' and entered Middle English in forms such as 'aversacioun', eventually becoming the modern English word 'aversation'.
Initially, it meant 'a turning away' (literally turning away from something), but over time it evolved to include senses of 'avoidance' and, in later usage, 'a feeling of strong dislike'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
(rare) A feeling of aversion; a strong dislike or repugnance toward something.
She felt an immediate aversation to the proposal and declined to take part.
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Noun 2
(obsolete/rare) The act of averting or turning away; avoidance or shunning of something.
The committee's aversation from the issue became obvious as discussions were postponed.
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Last updated: 2025/12/01 18:56