noun
palliation
Palliation (noun) means the alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief.
noun
1
The alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief.
2
Extenuation; mitigation.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French palliation, from Latin palliare (“to cloak; to conceal”), from Latin pallium (“cloak”). By surface analysis, palliate + -ion.
Rhymes for palliation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of palliation?
"palliation" (noun) means the alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief.
What are the different meanings of palliation?
"palliation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure; temporary relief; 2. Extenuation; mitigation.