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congratulation

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Noun — The act of expressing praise or pleasure at someone's good news or success.

Etymology

From Middle English congratulacion, from Middle French congratulation or its etymon Latin congrātulātiō, from congrātulor (“to congratulate”). By surface analysis, congratulate + -ion.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “congratulation” mean?

The word “congratulation” means the act of expressing praise or pleasure at someone's good news or success. In plain terms, the act of congratulating — almost always used in the plural, "congratulations".

How do you pronounce “congratulation”?

“Congratulation” is pronounced kuhn-grad-zhuu-LAYSHN (/kənˌɡɹæd͡ʒʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “congratulation” in a sentence?

Here is “congratulation” used in a sentence: “A letter of congratulation arrived from the mayor's office.”

What part of speech is “congratulation”?

“Congratulation” is a noun.

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