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tedium Meaning & Definition

/ˈtiː.di.əm/

What Does Tedium Mean?

Tedium is used as a noun meaning Boredom or tediousness; ennui.

Tedium: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈtiː.di.əm/
Syllables3
Synonymsennui, tediousness and boredom
Pluraltediums

Tedium Definition (Noun)

  1. Boredom or tediousness; ennui.

Synonyms of Tedium

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Word Forms & Grammar

tedium (usually uncountable, plural tediums or tedia)

Words That Rhyme With Tedium

Origin of Tedium

From Latin taedium, from taedēre (“to weary”).

How Do You Say Tedium?

You say tedium as /ˈtiː.di.əm/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tiː).

Frequently Asked Questions About Tedium

What part of speech is tedium?

Tedium is a noun.

What is another word for tedium?

Words with a similar meaning to tedium include ennui, tediousness and boredom. See the full list of tedium synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of tedium?

The plural of tedium is tediums.

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