Word a Day
commotion
What does commotion mean?
commotion (noun): an agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce commotion?
/kəˈmoʊʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does commotion come from?
From Middle French commocion, from Latin commōtiōnem, accusative singular of commōtiō, from commoveō + -tiō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of commotion?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “commotion” mean?
the mother of your father or mother
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compatibility in opinion and action
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an agitated disturbance or a hubbub
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an arrangement of parts or elements
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Which word is closest in meaning to “commotion”?
conversion
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occupation
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discipline
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disruption
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