Assignation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Assignation is a noun meaning An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
Meaning
An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
More Meanings
- The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.
- A making over by transfer of title; assignment.
Example Sentences
While nymphs take treats, or assignations give.
These perfumeries were also used as places of assignation and sexual rendezvous.
This order being taken in the senate, as touching the appointment and assignation of those provinces.
What assignations followed we can never know, except that, according to Morrie, Rick did once boast that there was more than cake and lemon barley waiting for him up at The Glades when he delivered the church magazine.
Word Forms
- assignations
Synonyms for assignation
Depending on context, synonyms include tryst.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tryst, assign, appointment, assignment, appt, appmt.
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