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Jactation

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A tossing or shaking of the body; physical agitation, especially while asleep or confined to bed by illness; jactitation..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A tossing or shaking of the body; physical agitation, especially while asleep or confined to bed by illness; jactitation.
  2. The action of throwing.
  3. Boasting; bragging; showing off.

Example Sentences

The projicient hath the stone in his hand, and with force and violence throws his arm, with which jactation the stone doth not move so much as the circumambient Air.

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What does jactation mean?

Jactation means A tossing or shaking of the body; physical agitation, especially while asleep or confined to bed by illness; jactitation..

What is a synonym for jactation?

Common synonyms include jactitation.

What is the opposite of jactation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use jactation in a sentence?

The projicient hath the stone in his hand, and with force and violence throws his arm, with which jactation the stone doth not move so much as the circumambient Air.

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