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单词 labefaction
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Definition of labefaction in English:

labefaction

nounˌlabɪˈfakʃ(ə)nˌlabəˈfakSHən
mass nounarchaic
  • Deterioration or downfall.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Several experts have been brought in to plan the labefaction of Napoleon.
    • The English language and the English sense of humour are the best things about our country; the latter lies in no danger of labefaction, but the former must be handled with care.
    Synonyms
    undoing, ruin, ruination, loss of power, loss of prosperity, loss of status

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin labefactio(n-), from labefacere 'weaken', from labi 'to fall' + facere 'make'.

 
 

Definition of labefaction in US English:

labefaction

nounˌlabəˈfakSHən
archaic
  • Deterioration or downfall.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Several experts have been brought in to plan the labefaction of Napoleon.
    • The English language and the English sense of humour are the best things about our country; the latter lies in no danger of labefaction, but the former must be handled with care.
    Synonyms
    undoing, ruin, ruination, loss of power, loss of prosperity, loss of status

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin labefactio(n-), from labefacere ‘weaken’, from labi ‘to fall’ + facere ‘make’.

 
 
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