Titivation: meaning, definitions and examples

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titivation

 

[ หŒtษชtษ™หˆveษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น titivaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ€เคŸเคฟเคตเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Titivation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ titivasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั‚ะธะฒะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ titywacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ™ใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท titivation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ titivaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titivasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ฐํ‹ฐ๋ฒ ์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠููŠุดู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titivace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ titivรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ titivacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ titivun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธั‚ะธะฒะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titivasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.