Adjuration

Pronunciation: /ˌædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of adjuration

noun an earnest request or petition

Example Sentences

A1 The adjuration to stop running in the hallway was ignored by the students.

A2 The adjuration to wear a mask in crowded places is for everyone's safety.

B1 The adjuration from the coach to give their best effort motivated the team to win the game.

B2 The adjuration from the judge to tell the truth in court was met with silence.

C1 Her adjuration to protect the environment led to the creation of a new conservation organization.

C2 The adjuration from the president to uphold the constitution was taken very seriously by the government officials.

Examples of adjuration in a Sentence

formal The judge's adjuration to the jury emphasized the importance of their duty to deliver a fair verdict.

informal She gave an adjuration to her children to always be honest and kind.

slang I heard his adjuration to stop being so uptight and just have fun for once.

figurative The artist's adjuration to the audience was to look beyond the surface of the painting and discover its deeper meaning.

Grammatical Forms of adjuration

• past tense: adjured
• plural: adjurations
• comparative: more adjurative
• superlative: most adjurative
• present tense: adjures
• future tense: will adjure
• perfect tense: have adjured
• continuous tense: is adjuring
• singular: adjuration
• positive degree: adjurative
• infinitive: adjure
• gerund: adjuring
• participle: adjured

Origin and Evolution of adjuration

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjuration' originated from the Latin word 'adjuratio', which means a solemn oath or invocation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adjuration' has evolved to refer to a solemn or earnest urging or advising, often with a sense of urgency or authority.