excitation meaning
UK US /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ 4 syllables
excitation (noun): the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.
excitation has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
excitation as a noun
- the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
- his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled
- he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
Synonyms: excitement, inflammation, fervor, fervour
Type of: emotional arousal
Kinds: fever pitch, sensation
Related forms: excite
- something that agitates and arouses
- he looked forward to the excitements of the day
Synonyms: excitement
Type of: arousal
Kinds: hair-raiser, thrill
Related forms: excite
- the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
Synonyms: innervation, irritation
Type of: arousal
Related forms: excite
How to pronounce excitation
excitation is pronounced /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with excitation
Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in ON · 10-letter words
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