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deposition

 

[ ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

the action of deposing someone, especially a witness

Synonyms

affidavit, declaration, testimony

Examples of usage

  • During the deposition, the witness was asked a series of questions by the lawyers.
  • The deposition of the defendant provided crucial evidence for the case.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

the process of settling or being deposited in a specific place

Synonyms

precipitation, sedimentation

Examples of usage

  • The deposition of sedimentary rocks took millions of years.
  • The river carries sediment for deposition downstream.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

the process of changing from a gas to a solid without passing through a liquid state

Synonyms

condensation, sublimation

Examples of usage

  • Frost forming on a cold surface is a common example of deposition.
  • The sublimation of dry ice is a form of deposition.

Translations

Translations of the word "deposition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deposição

🇮🇳 जमा

🇩🇪 Ablagerung

🇮🇩 pengendapan

🇺🇦 відкладення

🇵🇱 osadzanie

🇯🇵 堆積

🇫🇷 déposition

🇪🇸 deposición

🇹🇷 birikim

🇰🇷 침전

🇸🇦 ترسيب

🇨🇿 depozice

🇸🇰 ukladanie

🇨🇳 沉积

🇸🇮 odlaganje

🇮🇸 útfelling

🇰🇿 шөгінді

🇬🇪 დალექვა

🇦🇿 çökmə

🇲🇽 deposición

Etymology

The word 'deposition' has its origins in Latin, coming from the verb 'deponere' which means 'to put down'. Over time, it has evolved to have various meanings in different fields such as law, geology, and chemistry. In legal terms, 'deposition' refers to the testimony of a witness taken under oath outside of the courtroom. In geology, it signifies the process of sediment settling in a specific location. In chemistry, 'deposition' describes the transition of a substance from gas to solid without becoming a liquid. The versatility of 'deposition' makes it a crucial term in multiple disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,169, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.