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lation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

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noun

Meaning 1

Motion of a celestial object from one place to another; local motion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Topics: astrology, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences

Examples

  • Copernicus placed the Sun at the centre of the Universe, exempt from any sort of lation.
  • 17th century, John Donne, Elegy XI: The Autumnal Since such love's natural lation is, may still My love descend, and journey down the hill, Not panting after growing beauties. So, I shall ebb on with them who homeward go.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin lātiō.