Definitions for jactitationˌdʒæk tɪˈteɪ ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
jac•ti•ta•tionˌdʒæk tɪˈteɪ ʃən(n.)
Category: Pathology
Ref: jactation.
Origin of jactitation:
1625–35; < ML jactitātiō tossing < L jactāre to throw about (see jactation )
Princeton's WordNet
boast, boasting, self-praise, jactitation(noun)
speaking of yourself in superlatives
jactitation(noun)
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
jactitation, jactation(noun)
(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
Wiktionary
jactitation(Noun)
bragging or boasting, especially in a false manner to another's detriment
jactitation(Noun)
extreme restlessness; tossing and turning in bed
Webster Dictionary
Jactitation(noun)
vain boasting or assertions repeated to the prejudice of another's right; false claim
Jactitation(noun)
a frequent tossing or moving of the body; restlessness, as in delirium
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