noun
mastication
Mastication (noun) means the act of chewing.
noun
1
The act of chewing.
2
The act of crushing something as if it had been chewed.
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Etymology
It comes from Late Latin masticātiō, equivalent to masticate + -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mastication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of mastication?
"mastication" (noun) means the act of chewing.
What is another word for mastication?
Other words for "mastication" include chewing, manduction, chew.
What are the different meanings of mastication?
"mastication" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of chewing; 2. The act of crushing something as if it had been chewed.
