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Definitions for JACTATION
dʒækˈteɪ ʃənjac·ta·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
jactitation, jactationnoun
(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
Wiktionary
jactationnoun
A tossing or shaking of the body; physical agitation, especially while asleep or confined to bed by ilness; jactitation.
jactationnoun
The action of throwing.
jactationnoun
Boasting; bragging; showing off.
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Jactation refers to the act of physically or verbally boasting, bragging, or exulting. In medical terms, it can also refer to a physical symptom characterized by restless tossing and twitching, especially seen in severe illnesses or during sleep.
Webster Dictionary
Jactationnoun
a throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation
Etymology: [L. jactatio, fr. jactare: af. F. jactation. See Jactancy.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Jactation
jak-tā′shun, n. act of throwing: extreme restlessness in disease: agitation of the body: boasting.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of JACTATION in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of JACTATION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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