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noun
The process of doubting or the state of being in doubt; hesitation, uncertainty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, uncountable, usually
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noun
A thing to be doubted; a matter that calls for doubt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, usually
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noun
A pang or expression of doubt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, usually
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History
From Late Middle English dubytacion, from Middle French dubitation, from Latin dubitātiō.
Across languages
22 source translations are retained for this English entry.
