imposition Meaning & Definition
/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
What Does Imposition Mean?
Imposition is used as a noun meaning The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like. It is also used to mean An unwelcome burden, presence, or obligation.
Imposition: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | infliction, imposure and obtrusion |
| Plural | impositions |
Imposition Definition (Noun)
- The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.
- An unwelcome burden, presence, or obligation.
- That which is imposed, levied, or enjoined.
- A trick or deception put or laid on others.
- Arrangement of a printed product’s pages on the printer's sheet so as to have the pages in proper order in the final product.
- A practice of laying hands on a person in a religious ceremony; used e.g. in confirmation and ordination.
- A task imposed on a student as punishment.
Noun
- An excessive, arbitrary, or unlawful exaction; hence, a trick or deception put or laid on others.
Synonyms of Imposition
inflictionimposureobtrusionburdenchargeenjoinderinjunctiontaxcheatingdeceptiondelusionfraudimposturetrick
Imposition synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Imposition
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Imposition in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
imposition (countable and uncountable, plural impositions)
Words That Rhyme With Imposition
Origin of Imposition
From Middle English imposicioun, from Old French imposicion, from Latin impositio.
How Do You Say Imposition?
Imposition is pronounced //ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən// and has 1 syllable.
Imposition: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is imposition?
Imposition is a noun.
What is another word for imposition?
Words with a similar meaning to imposition include infliction, imposure and obtrusion. See the full list of imposition synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of imposition?
The plural of imposition is impositions.