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tribulation Meaning & Definition

/ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/

What Does Tribulation Mean?

As a noun, tribulation means Any adversity; a trying period or event.

Word Facts for Tribulation

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/
Synonymstrial and visitation
Pluraltribulations

Tribulation Definition (Noun)

  1. Any adversity; a trying period or event.

Synonyms of Tribulation

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Word Forms & Grammar

tribulation (countable and uncountable, plural tribulations)

Words That Rhyme With Tribulation

Origin of Tribulation

From Middle English tribulation, from Old French tribulacion, from Late Latin trībulātiō (“distress, trouble, tribulation, affliction”), from Latin tribulāre (“to press, probably also thresh out grain”), from trībulum (“a sledge consisting of a wooden block studded with sharp pieces of flint or with iron teeth, used for threshing grain”), from terēre (“to rub”); see trite.

Common Questions About Tribulation

What part of speech is tribulation?

Tribulation is a noun.

What is another word for tribulation?

You can replace tribulation with words such as trial and visitation. See the full list of tribulation synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of tribulation?

The plural of tribulation is tribulations.

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