elation

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. (countable, uncountable) An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
  2. (countable, uncountable) A feeling of joy and pride.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).

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Frekwensie

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Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ɪˈleɪʃən/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).

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