adnation

noun

ad·​na·​tion (ˈ)ad-¦nā-shən 

plural -s

: the state of being adnate compare adhesion sense 6

Word History

Etymology

adnate + -ion

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for adnation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation