recitation
Recitation (noun) means the act of saying a memorized piece of writing aloud in front of others. Example: “Every student had to give a recitation of a poem they had learned by heart.”
How to Use Recitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaying something memorized out loud, or (in some schools) a small discussion class tied to a lecture.
The class-session sense is common in US universities; UK universities more often call this a "seminar" or "tutorial."
Word Forms
recitations plural
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Every student had to give a _____ of a poem they had learned by heart.
Etymology
From Latin recitatio, built the same way as "recite" plus -ation, meaning "the act of reciting."
Rhymes for recitation
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What does “recitation” mean?
The word “recitation” means the act of saying a memorized piece of writing aloud in front of others. In plain terms, saying something memorized out loud, or (in some schools) a small discussion class tied to a lecture.
How do you pronounce “recitation”?
“Recitation” is pronounced reh-sih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “recitation” in a sentence?
Here is “recitation” used in a sentence: “Every student had to give a recitation of a poem they had learned by heart.”
What part of speech is “recitation”?
“Recitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “recitation” come from?
The word “recitation” comes from Latin. From Latin recitatio, built the same way as "recite" plus -ation, meaning "the act of reciting.".
How many meanings does “recitation” have?
“Recitation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of saying a memorized piece of writing aloud in front of others.