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- pronunciation:
- ae
kl
meI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval.
The orchestra's performance was followed by thunderous acclamation.- synonyms:
- acclaim, plaudits
- similar words:
- applause, bravo, cheers, curtain call, hand, ovation
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| definition 2: |
a vote by voice or applause, showing virtually unanimous approval.
- synonyms:
- acclaim
- similar words:
- approval
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| related words: |
accolade, distinction, praise |
adjective + (n.)acclamation
formal, general, great
verb + (n.)acclamation
assume, avoid, choose, confirm, declare, elect, follow, nominate, pass, serve
noun + (n.)acclamation
law
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| derivation: |
acclamatory (adj.) |
The word acclamation
contains the following parts:
ac-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix ac-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad- used before Latin roots beginning with hard or soft "c" or "q." See ad-.
Example words:
accede, accelerate, accent, accept, acceptable, acceptance, acceptation, access, accessible, accession, accident, accidental, acclaim, acclamation, accommodate, accompany, accomplice, accomplish, accord, account, accredit, accrual, accumulate, accuracy, accurate, accuse, accustom, acquaint, acquire, acquit
clam, claim
Latin
root
that means to cry out
Example words:
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