noun
Uncommon
agitation
aj-ih-TAY-shuhn
Agitation (noun) means a state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance. Example: “You could hear the agitation in her voice on the phone.”
noun
1
A state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
"You could hear the agitation in her voice on the phone."
"The dog's agitation grew worse during the thunderstorm."
2
Organized, public effort to push for political or social change.
"Decades of agitation eventually led to voting reform."
3
The act of stirring or shaking something, especially to mix it.
"Gentle agitation helps dissolve the powder evenly."
How to use agitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stirred-up state — of emotions, of a liquid being mixed, or of people campaigning for change.
Common pairings
state of agitation
political agitation
signs of agitation
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Word forms
- Plural
- agitations
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Etymology
From Latin agitatio, "movement, agitation," from the verb agitare.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for agitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “agitation” mean?
The word “agitation” means a state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance. In plain terms, a stirred-up state — of emotions, of a liquid being mixed, or of people campaigning for change.
How do you pronounce “agitation”?
“Agitation” is pronounced aj-ih-TAY-shuhn (/ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “agitation” in a sentence?
Here is “agitation” used in a sentence: “You could hear the agitation in her voice on the phone.”
What is another word for “agitation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “agitation” include emotion, commotion, excitement, trepidation, tremor and perturbation.
What part of speech is “agitation”?
“Agitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “agitation” come from?
The word “agitation” comes from Latin. From Latin agitatio, "movement, agitation," from the verb agitare.
Is “agitation” a common word?
“Agitation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “agitation” have?
“Agitation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
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