What does captation mean?
Captation means (obsolete) A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction.
Captation
/kæpˈteɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction.
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction
- Misspelling of coaptation.
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Synonyms for captation
Antonyms for captation
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Word Forms
- captations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for captation?
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What is the opposite of captation?
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How do you use captation in a sentence?
Use captation where its definition matches the intended context.
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