remotion: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Archaic/RareFormal, Historical, Legal (obsolete)
Quick answer
What does “remotion” mean?
The act of removing or taking away.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act of removing or taking away; removal.
A rare or obsolete term for the act of withdrawing from a place, a state, or a condition. In law, it can refer specifically to the removal of a case to another court.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant modern difference in usage, as the word is equally obsolete in both dialects. Historical legal usage might have been slightly more common in British English due to earlier legal texts.
Connotations
In both, it conveys a sense of formality and antiquity. May be used for deliberate stylistic effect (e.g., in poetry, historical fiction).
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary usage in both British and American English. Not found in everyday speech or modern standard writing.
Grammar
How to Use “remotion” in a Sentence
The remotion of [OBJECT] (from [PLACE/SOURCE])Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “remotion” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The historical document spoke of the king's power to *remove* (not 'remote') dissidents.
American English
- The old statute allowed for the case to be *removed* (not 'remoted') to a higher court.
adverb
British English
- He waved *remotely* (not 'remotionally') from the distance.
American English
- The device can be operated *remotely* (not 'remotionally').
adjective
British English
- The *remote* (not 'remotional') village was cut off from society.
American English
- He used a *remote* (not 'remotional') control for the television.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rarely, in historical or literary analysis to discuss older texts.
Everyday
Not used; would be misunderstood.
Technical
Not used in modern technical contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “remotion”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “remotion”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “remotion”
- Using it instead of 'removal' in modern contexts.
- Pronouncing it as /ˌriːˈmoʊʃən/ (like 're-motion').
- Confusing it with 'emotion' due to similar spelling.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is a historical word meaning 'removal', but it is now considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern English.
Always use 'removal'. 'Remotion' is archaic and will sound strange or incorrect to modern listeners and readers.
You might find it in historical legal documents, older literary works (16th-18th centuries), or in academic writing analyzing such texts.
Only distantly. Both share a Latin root ('removere' - to remove). 'Remote' means 'far away', which relates to the idea of being removed in distance.
The act of removing or taking away.
Remotion is usually formal, historical, legal (obsolete) in register.
Remotion: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈmoʊʃ(ə)n/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'motion' meaning movement. 'Re-motion' suggests movement again or back – a moving away (removal).
Conceptual Metaphor
CHANGE OF STATE IS CHANGE OF LOCATION (e.g., the *remotion* of a threat).
Practice
Quiz
The word 'remotion' is best described as: