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utterance

noun ut·ter·ance \ ˈə-tə-rən(t)s , ˈə-trən(t)s \

Definition of utterance

archaic
: the last extremity : bitter end

Origin and Etymology of utterance

Middle English outraunce, uttraunce, from Middle French outrance, from outrer to go beyond — more at outré

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utterance

noun ut·ter·ance \ ˈə-tə-rən(t)s also ˈə-trən(t)s \

Definition of utterance

1 : something uttered; especially : an oral or written statement : a stated or published expression
2 : vocal expression : speech
3 : power, style, or manner of speaking

First Known Use of utterance

15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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UTTERANCE Defined for Kids

utterance

noun ut·ter·ance \ ˈə-tə-rəns \

Definition of utterance for Students

1 : something said
2 : the act of saying something

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