raciation

noun

ra·​ci·​a·​tion

ˌrāshēˈāshən

plural -s

: differentiation of local infraspecific groups within a population through continued selection for ecologically useful variations under conditions of at least partial isolation compare speciation

Word History

Etymology

irregular (influenced by speciation) from race entry 7 + -ation

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Rhymes for raciation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation