English Explanatory Dictionary

captation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction
noun
  1. Misspelling of coaptation.

Pronunciation

/kæpˈteɪʃən/

Word forms

captation captations

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin captatio, captationis, from capto. Compare French captation.

Derived words

hypercaptation hypocaptation normocaptation
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