Recitation: meaning, definitions and examples

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recitation

 

[ ˌresɪˈteɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: recital, reciter, reciting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,048, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.