Titivation: meaning, definitions and examples
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titivation
[ หtษชtษหveษชสษn ]
general use
Titivation refers to the act of making something look neater or more attractive, often involving small adjustments or enhancements. This term can be used in various contexts, such as fashion, home decor, or personal grooming.
Synonyms
adornment, decoration, enhancement.
Examples of usage
- She added some titivation to her outfit with a stylish scarf.
- The garden underwent some titivation before the party.
- He spent the morning on personal titivation before the interview.
Translations
Translations of the word "titivation" in other languages:
๐ต๐น titivaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฟเคตเฅเคถเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Titivation
๐ฎ๐ฉ titivasi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะธะฒะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ titywacja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใใฃใใผใทใงใณ
๐ซ๐ท titivation
๐ช๐ธ titivaciรณn
๐น๐ท titivasyon
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐํฐ๋ฒ ์ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูููุดู
๐จ๐ฟ titivace
๐ธ๐ฐ titivรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ titivacija
๐ฎ๐ธ titivun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะธะฒะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแขแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ titivasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ titivaciรณn
Etymology
The term 'titivation' is derived from the word 'titivate,' which has its roots in the early 20th century, originating from a combination of 'tit' (a term for a small object or creature) and 'vitate' (from the Latin 'vitare,' meaning to avoid or to shun). The word 'titivate' gained traction in British English, particularly during the 1960s, to describe the process of preparing oneself or an object for a presentation, often with the intention of enhancing appearance. The playful nature of the term reflects a casual approach to beautification or improvement, often used in informal contexts. It highlights an emphasis on appearance and aesthetics, which has persisted in contemporary usage.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,405, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.