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词汇 percontation
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Definition of percontation in English:

percontation

noun ˌpəːkɒnˈteɪʃn
rare
  • A question or inquiry which requires more than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin percontatiōn-, percontatiō action of questioning, particular question from percontāt-, past participial stem of percontārī (also percontāre) to inquire, interrogate + -iō.

Definition of percontation in US English:

percontation

nounˌpəːkɒnˈteɪʃn
rare
  • A question or inquiry which requires more than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin percontatiōn-, percontatiō action of questioning, particular question from percontāt-, past participial stem of percontārī (also percontāre) to inquire, interrogate + -iō.

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