majoration

noun

ma·​jor·​a·​tion
ˌmājəˈrāshən
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin majoration-, majoratio, from majoratus (past participle of majorare to increase, from Latin major, adjective) + Latin -ion, -io -ion

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“Majoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majoration. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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