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plication.

An act of folding.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/plɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/UK
  1. An act of folding.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A fold or pleat.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French plicacion, and its source, Latin plicatio.

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