OSCITATION

oscitation (plural oscitations)

The act of yawning or gaping. Also figuratively.

(obsolete) The condition of being listless, drowsy, negligent, or inattentive; an occurrence of such negligence or inattention.

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Os`ci*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. oscitatio: cf. F. oscitation.]

Definition: The act of yawning or gaping. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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31 January 2025

(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”

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