satiation
|sa-ti-a-tion|
B2
/ˌseɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
(satiate)
fully satisfied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'satiation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'satiatio,' where 'satiare' meant 'to fill or satisfy.'
Historical Evolution
'satiatio' transformed into the French word 'satiation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'satiation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill or satisfy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being satisfied to the full; the feeling of having had enough or more than enough.
After the feast, he leaned back in his chair with a sense of satiation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42