Recitation: meaning, definitions and examples
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recitation
[ ˌresɪˈteɪʃn ]
poetry
The act of repeating something from memory, especially a piece of literature or poetry.
Synonyms
performance, reading, rendition
Examples of usage
- He gave a beautiful recitation of Shakespeare's sonnet.
- She won the recitation competition with her powerful performance.
religious
The act of repeating sacred texts or prayers.
Synonyms
chanting, intoning, reading aloud
Examples of usage
- The monk's daily recitation of prayers was a calming ritual.
- In the temple, the recitation of mantras filled the air with spirituality.
education
The act of repeating or saying aloud something that has been previously memorized or learned.
Synonyms
memorization, oral presentation, repetition
Examples of usage
- The students took turns in the recitation of their multiplication tables.
- Recitation of facts and figures is a common study technique.
Translations
Translations of the word "recitation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recitação
🇮🇳 वाचन
🇩🇪 Rezitation
🇮🇩 pembacaan
🇺🇦 декламування
🇵🇱 recytacja
🇯🇵 朗読 (ろうどく)
🇫🇷 récitation
🇪🇸 recitación
🇹🇷 ezberden okuma
🇰🇷 낭송 (낭송)
🇸🇦 تلاوة
🇨🇿 recitace
🇸🇰 recitácia
🇨🇳 朗诵 (lǎngsòng)
🇸🇮 recitacija
🇮🇸 upplestur
🇰🇿 мәнерлеп оқу
🇬🇪 კითხვა
🇦🇿 deklamasiya
🇲🇽 recitación
Word origin
The word 'recitation' originated from the Latin word 'recitatio', which means 'a reading aloud'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. Originally associated with the act of reading or repeating texts aloud, 'recitation' has evolved to encompass various contexts such as poetry, religious practices, and education.