Repletion

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpliʃən/

Definitions of repletion

noun the state of being completely filled or satisfied with food

Example Sentences

A1 Eating to repletion is not healthy.

A2 The chef prepared a feast that left everyone in repletion.

B1 Overeating can lead to feelings of repletion and discomfort.

B2 After the buffet, I was in a state of repletion.

C1 The indulgent meal resulted in a sense of repletion for hours.

C2 The repletion from the extravagant dinner lingered long after the plates were cleared.

Examples of repletion in a Sentence

formal The repletion of food at the banquet was evident by the overflowing plates on the tables.

informal I can't believe the repletion of snacks at the party last night, there was so much leftover.

slang The repletion of drinks at the bar was insane, we were all so full by the end of the night.

figurative The repletion of emotions in her heart made it hard for her to focus on anything else.

Grammatical Forms of repletion

• past tense: repleted
• plural: repletions
• comparative: more replete
• superlative: most replete
• present tense: replete
• future tense: will replete
• perfect tense: have repleted
• continuous tense: is repleting
• singular: repletion
• positive degree: replete
• infinitive: to replete
• gerund: repleting
• participle: repleted

Origin and Evolution of repletion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repletion' originated from the Latin word 'repletionem' which means 'a filling up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'repletion' has come to be used more commonly in English to refer to excessive fullness or satisfaction, especially in relation to food or drink.