First Known Use: 14th century
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admonition
noun ad·mo·ni·tion \ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən\
: a criticism or warning about behavior
Full Definition of ADMONITION
1
: gentle or friendly reproof
2
: counsel or warning against fault or oversight
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Origin of ADMONITION
Middle English amonicioun, from Anglo-French amonicion, from Latin admonition-, admonitio, from admonēre
Related to ADMONITION
- Synonyms
- adjuration, admonishment, advice, counsel, guidance, input
Rhymes with ADMONITION
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ADMONITION Defined for Kids
admonition
noun ad·mo·ni·tion \ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən\
Definition of ADMONITION for Kids
: a gentle or friendly criticism or warning <an admonition against false pride>
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