divulgation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of divulging or publishing; publication.
  2. The disclosure or revelation of a secret.
  3. The communication of technology or science to the general public, public awareness of science.

Pronunciation

/ˌdaɪvʌlˈɡeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-divulgation.wav

Word forms

divulgation divulgations

Etymology

From Latin dīvulgātiō (“wide publication”). Compare French divulgation. By surface analysis, di- + vulgation.

Related words

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