monition

noun

mo·​ni·​tion mō-ˈni-shən How to pronounce monition (audio)
mə-
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: an intimation of danger

Word History

Etymology

Middle English monicioun, from Anglo-French monicion, from Latin monition-, monitio, from monēre

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of monition was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Monition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monition. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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