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agonism Meaning & Definition

/ˈæɡ.əˌnɪz.əm/

What Does Agonism Mean?

Agonism is used as a noun meaning Competitive struggle (especially political). It can also mean The relationship between an agonist and a receptor.

Quick Facts About Agonism

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈæɡ.əˌnɪz.əm/
Syllables4
Pluralagonisms

Agonism Definition (Noun)

  1. Competitive struggle (especially political).
  2. The relationship between an agonist and a receptor.

Synonyms of Agonism

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Word Forms & Grammar

agonism (plural agonisms)

Origin of Agonism

From agon +‎ -ism, from Latin agōn, from Ancient Greek ἀγών (agṓn, “contest”).

How Do You Say Agonism?

You say agonism as /ˈæɡ.əˌnɪz.əm/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æɡ).

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