noun
plication
Plication (noun) means an act of folding.
noun
1
An act of folding.
2
A fold or pleat.
3
A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.
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Etymology
From Middle French plicacion, and its source, Latin plicatio.
Rhymes for plication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of plication?
"plication" (noun) means an act of folding.
What are the different meanings of plication?
"plication" has 3 main meanings: 1. An act of folding; 2. A fold or pleat; 3. A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.