Dubitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dubitation is a noun meaning (uncountable, archaic) The process of doubting or the state of being in doubt; hesitation, uncertainty.
Meaning
(uncountable, archaic) The process of doubting or the state of being in doubt; hesitation, uncertainty.
More Meanings
- (countable, obsolete) A thing to be doubted; a matter that calls for doubt.
- (countable) A pang or expression of doubt.
Example Sentences
The Chamæleon [...] eftir sum dubitatioun come to Striueling.
Altercations, disputations and dubitations of, in and about Mystic Theologie.
I … Alle that my progenitouris hath … seyn, ffeythfully beleve withowtyn alle dubytacion.
The trewe inuocacion of God thorow Cryst, thei haue turned it into a dowtfull dubitacion.
Word Forms
- dubitations
- dubytacion
- dubitacion
- dubitatioun
Synonyms for dubitation
Depending on context, synonyms include doubtfulness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dubiety, doubtfulness, dubitancy, dubiosity, doubting, doubtingness.
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