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cretification

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cre·​ti·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌkrētəfə̇ˈkāshən \
plural -s

Definition of cretification

: the process or an instance of cretifying

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History and Etymology for cretification

Latin creta chalk + English -i- + -fication

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“Cretification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cretification. Accessed 29 May. 2022.

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