Definitions for declamation
ˌdɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃəndecla·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. declamationnoun

   vehement oratory

2. declamationnoun

   recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. declamationnoun

   The act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; haranguing; loud speaking in public; especially, the public recitation of speeches as an exercise in schools and colleges; as, the practice declamation by students.

2. declamationnoun

   A set or harangue; declamatory discourse.

3. declamationnoun

   Pretentious rhetorical display, with more sound than sense; as, mere declamation.

4. Etymology: From déclamation, from declamatio, from declamo; see declaim

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Declamationnoun

   A discourse addressed to the passions; an harangue; a set speech; a piece of rhetorick.

   Etymology: declamatio, Latin.

   The cause why declamations prevail so greatly, is, for that men suffer themselves to be deluded. Richard Hooker, b. i. s. 8.

   Thou mayst forgive his anger, while thou makest use of the plainness of his declamation. Jeremy Taylor, Rule of living holy.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Declamation

   Declamation (from the Latin: declamatio) is an artistic form of public speaking. It is a dramatic oration designed to express through articulation, emphasis and gesture the full sense of the text being conveyed.

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1. declamation

   Declamation is a form of public speaking that involves the delivery of a speech or piece of rhetoric. It is often formal and passionate in tone, intended to inspire, entertain, argue or express an opinion. The speech is usually pre-written and is intended to be spoken with emphasis and emotion to engage the audience. It is commonly practiced in schools and competitive events to enhance oratory skills.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Declamationnoun

   the act or art of declaiming; rhetorical delivery; haranguing; loud speaking in public; especially, the public recitation of speeches as an exercise in schools and colleges; as, the practice declamation by students

2. Declamationnoun

   a set or harangue; declamatory discourse

3. Declamationnoun

   pretentious rhetorical display, with more sound than sense; as, mere declamation

4. Etymology: [L. declamatio, from declamare: cf. F. dclamation. See Declaim.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of declamation in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of declamation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=declamation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Declamation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=declamation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declamation
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declamation