remotion

noun

re·​mo·​tion ri-ˈmō-shən How to pronounce remotion (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being remote
2
: the act of removing : removal
3
obsolete : departure

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of remotion was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Remotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remotion. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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