Pronouncement

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /prəˈnaʊnsmənt/

Definitions of pronouncement

noun A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher made a pronouncement about the new classroom rules.

A2 The mayor's pronouncement on the new recycling program was well-received by the community.

B1 The CEO's pronouncement on the company's future direction caused a stir among the employees.

B2 The court's pronouncement on the case set a precedent for future legal decisions.

C1 The president's pronouncement on foreign policy was met with mixed reactions from the international community.

C2 The scientist's pronouncement on climate change had a profound impact on global environmental policies.

Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence

formal The judge's pronouncement in the courtroom was met with silence from the spectators.

informal I couldn't believe the pronouncement my boss made in the meeting yesterday.

slang Did you hear the pronouncement that went viral on social media?

figurative Her pronouncement on the importance of self-care was like a wake-up call for me.

Grammatical Forms of pronouncement

past tense

pronounced

plural

pronouncements

comparative

more pronounced

superlative

most pronounced

present tense

pronounces

future tense

will pronounce

perfect tense

have pronounced

continuous tense

is pronouncing

singular

pronouncement

positive degree

pronouncement

infinitive

to pronounce

gerund

pronouncing

participle

pronouncing

Origin and Evolution of pronouncement

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pronouncement' originated from the Latin word 'pronuntiatio', which means a declaration or announcement.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pronouncement' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any official or formal statement made by a person in authority.