noun
murmuration
Murmuration (noun) means an act or instance of murmuring.
noun
1
An act or instance of murmuring.
2
A flock of starlings, in particular when swarming in swirling patterns.
3
An emergent order in a multi-agent social system.
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Etymology
1350–1400; Medieval Latin murmuratio (“murmuring, grumbling”), equivalent to murmur + -ation. The “flock of starlings” sense is probably derived from the sound of the very large groups that starlings form at dusk.
Rhymes for murmuration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of murmuration?
"murmuration" (noun) means an act or instance of murmuring.
What are the different meanings of murmuration?
"murmuration" has 3 main meanings: 1. An act or instance of murmuring; 2. A flock of starlings, in particular when swarming in swirling patterns; 3. An emergent order in a multi-agent social system.