activation meaning

activation as a noun

1. stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical

   Opposite: inactivation

   Type of: stimulation

   Kinds: indweller

   Related forms: activate

2. the activity of causing to have energy and be active

   Synonyms: energizing, activating

   Type of: activity

   Kinds: electrification, vivification

3. making active and effective (as a bomb)

   Opposite: deactivation

   Type of: beginning

   Related forms: activate

How to pronounce activation

activation is pronounced /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with activation

• operation
• concentration
• creation
• education
• formation
• variation
• separation
• association
• observation
• appreciation
• presentation
• violation
• occupation
• population
• reservation
• illustration
• organization
• consideration
• demonstration
• administration
• interpretation
• duration
• location
• elevation