satiation

noun

sa·​ti·​a·​tion ˌsās(h)ēˈāshən 

plural -s

1

: the quality or state of being satiated

the fundamental precept of the fight for longevity is avoidance of satiation

—A. A. Bogomolets

2

: the act or process of achieving gratification

satiation of wants

Word History

Etymology

Latin satiatus (past participle of satiare to satiate) + English -ion

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Rhymes for satiation

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