What does pretermission mean?
Pretermission means Omission; failure to do something..
Pretermission
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Omission; failure to do something..
Definitions by Sense
- Omission; failure to do something.
- Preterition; the act of passing over; paralipsis.
Example Sentences
[T]wentie Kings in a continu'd row, that either did nothing, or liv'd in Ages that wrote nothing, at leaſt a foul pretermiſſion in the Author of this, whether Story or Fable; himſeelf wearie, as ſeems, of his own tedious Tale.
Synonyms for pretermission
Antonyms for pretermission
Related Words
Word Forms
- pretermissions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pretermission?
Common synonyms include disregard.
What is the opposite of pretermission?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pretermission in a sentence?
[T]wentie Kings in a continu'd row, that either did nothing, or liv'd in Ages that wrote nothing, at leaſt a foul pretermiſſion in the Author of this, whether Story or Fable; himſeelf wearie, as ſeems, of his own tedious Tale.
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