noun
retraction
rih-TRAK-shuhn
Retraction (noun) means an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong. Example: “The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed.”
noun
1
An official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong.
"The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed."
"He demanded a public retraction of the false accusation."
2
The act of pulling something back or drawing it in.
"The mechanism controls the retraction of the blade after use."
How to use retraction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal takeback of something said or published, or the physical act of pulling something back.
Common pairings
issue a retraction
demand a retraction
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Word forms
- Plural
- retractions
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Etymology
From re- + traction, or from retract + -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for retraction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “retraction” mean?
The word “retraction” means an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong. In plain terms, a formal takeback of something said or published, or the physical act of pulling something back.
How do you pronounce “retraction”?
“Retraction” is pronounced rih-TRAK-shuhn (/ɹɪˈtɹækʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “retraction” in a sentence?
Here is “retraction” used in a sentence: “The journal issued a retraction after the study was found to be flawed.”
What part of speech is “retraction”?
“Retraction” is a noun.
How many meanings does “retraction” have?
“Retraction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official statement withdrawing something previously said or published, admitting it was wrong.
