What does oscitation mean?
Oscitation means (also figurative) The act of yawning or gaping..
Oscitation
/ˌɒsɪˈteɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(also figurative) The act of yawning or gaping..
Definitions by Sense
- (also figurative) The act of yawning or gaping.
- (obsolete) The condition of being listless, drowsy, negligent, or inattentive; an occurrence of such negligence or inattention.
Example Sentences
Ossitacio is the latyn worde..In englysh it is named ossitacion yeanynge or gapynge.
But I shall defer considering this subject at large, until I come to my treatise of oscitation, laughter, and ridicule.
These transient fits of oscitation, and inactivity, are perhaps no more than a necessary relaxation to the mind, and serve to quicken its faculties to a more lively sensation of returning pleasure.
Synonyms for oscitation
Antonyms for oscitation
Related Words
Word Forms
- oscitations
Usage Notes
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How do you use oscitation in a sentence?
Ossitacio is the latyn worde..In englysh it is named ossitacion yeanynge or gapynge.
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