oscitation
Meaning
- The act of yawning or gaping.
- (obsolete) The condition of being listless, drowsy, negligent, or inattentive; an occurrence of such negligence or inattention.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɒsɪˈteɪʃən/
Etymology
Latin ōscitātiō, from ōscitō (“to gape”).
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