ablactation Meaning & Definition
/ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/
What Does Ablactation Mean?
As a noun, ablactation means The weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam. It can also mean Inarching.
Ablactation: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | weaning |
| Plural | ablactations |
Ablactation Definition (Noun)
- The weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam.
- Inarching.
- a tempest
Synonyms of Ablactation
Ablactation synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ablactation (countable and uncountable, plural ablactations)
Origin of Ablactation
From Middle English ablactacioun from Late Latin ablactatio, ablactō (“to wean”) from ab (“without”) + lacto (“suckle”),[1] from lac (“milk”); equivalent to ab- + lactation.
Ablactation Pronunciation
Ablactation is pronounced /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (teɪ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Ablactation
What part of speech is ablactation?
Ablactation is a noun.
What is another word for ablactation?
You can replace ablactation with words such as weaning. See the full list of ablactation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ablactation?
The plural of ablactation is ablactations.