abdication Meaning & Definition
What Does Abdication Mean?
As a noun, abdication means The act of disowning or disinheriting a child. It is also used to mean The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder.
Quick Facts About Abdication
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | stepping down |
| Plural | abdications |
Abdication Definition (Noun)
- The act of disowning or disinheriting a child.
- The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder.
- The voluntary renunciation of sovereign power.
abdication of the throne, government, power, authority
- The renunciation of interest in a property or a legal claim; abandonment.
- The action of being deposed from the seat of power.
Synonyms of Abdication
Abdication synonyms and antonyms →Abdication in a Sentence
abdication of the throne, government, power, authority
the king’s abdication
Word Forms & Grammar
abdication (countable and uncountable, plural abdications)
Words That Rhyme With Abdication
Origin of Abdication
First attested in 1552. From Latin abdicātiō (“renunciation”), from abdicō.[1][2] By surface analysis, abdicate + -ion.
Pronouncing Abdication
The standard pronunciation of abdication is /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (keɪ).
Questions People Ask About Abdication
What part of speech is abdication?
Abdication is a noun.
What is another word for abdication?
You can replace abdication with words such as stepping down. See the full list of abdication synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of abdication?
The plural of abdication is abdications.