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词汇 nepotation
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Definition of nepotation in English:

nepotation

noun ˌnɛpə(ʊ)ˈteɪʃn
rare
  • Prodigal, dissolute, or uproarious behaviour.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From post-classical Latin nepotation-, nepotatio prodigality (636 in Isidore) from classical Latin nepōtāt-, past participial stem of nepōtāri to squander, be prodigal + -iō.

Definition of nepotation in US English:

nepotation

nounˌnɛpə(ʊ)ˈteɪʃn
rare
  • Prodigal, dissolute, or uproarious behaviour.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From post-classical Latin nepotation-, nepotatio prodigality (636 in Isidore) from classical Latin nepōtāt-, past participial stem of nepōtāri to squander, be prodigal + -iō.

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