pronouncement — A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration, especially one made publicly.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration, especially one made publicly.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's pronouncement that 'pizza is a vegetable' left students confused but hopeful.
- The judge's pronouncement of the verdict brought silence to the courtroom.
- His pronouncement that he would become a millionaire by selling rubber ducks proved surprisingly accurate.
pronouncement
NOUN[/prəˈnaʊnsmənt/]
A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration, especially one made publicly.
A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration, especially one made publicly.
The judge's pronouncement meets the crowd's denouncement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pronunciare' meaning 'to proclaim publicly or declare officially,' which evolved into the English verb 'pronounce' with the addition of the noun-forming suffix '-ment.'
Breakdown
pronounce (from Latin pronunciare: pro- 'forth/publicly' + nuntiare 'to announce') + -ment (noun suffix indicating result or action)
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📝Examples
“The teacher's pronouncement that 'pizza is a vegetable' left students confused but hopeful.”
“The judge's pronouncement of the verdict brought silence to the courtroom.”
“His pronouncement that he would become a millionaire by selling rubber ducks proved surprisingly accurate.”
“The company's pronouncement about new environmental policies was well received by the public.”
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