oscitation

noun

os·​ci·​ta·​tion
ˌäsəˈtāshən
plural -s
1
: the act of being inattentive
2
: the condition of being drowsy

Word History

Etymology

Latin oscitation-, oscitatio action of yawning, from oscitatus (past participle of oscitare to yawn) + -ion-, -io -ion

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“Oscitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oscitation. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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