procrastination — the action of delaying or postponing something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of delaying or postponing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 미루는 행위, 지연
Korean pronunciation: 프로**크래**스티**네이**션
Example Sentences
- My procrastination reached Olympic levels when I cleaned my entire room instead of writing my essay.
- Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and avoiding today.
- Students often struggle with procrastination during exam periods.
procrastination
NOUN//proʊˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən//
the action of delaying or postponing something
the action of delaying or postponing something
Procrastination at the station ruins every vacation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '내일로 미룬다'는 의미의 'procrastinatus'에서 유래했습니다. 'pro(앞으로)'와 'crastinus(내일의)'가 합쳐진 형태입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My procrastination reached Olympic levels when I cleaned my entire room instead of writing my essay.”
“Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and avoiding today.”
“Students often struggle with procrastination during exam periods.”
“He decided to deal with his procrastination problem... tomorrow.”
“Time management skills can help reduce procrastination in the workplace.”
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