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   Po·ta·tion

   /pōˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a drink: archaic, humorous "lite potations are very American"
   • ▪ the action of drinking alcohol: archaic, humorous "I intend to abstain from potation"
   • ▪ a drinking bout: archaic, humorous "the dreadful potations of his youth"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin potatio(n-), from potare ‘to drink’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. potatory adjective

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   What is the meaning of potation?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word potation. The act of drinking. A drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage. Drinking bout; draught. Potations pottle deep. William Shakespeare, Othello.

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   What does potacion mean?

   • From Middle English potacion, from Old French potacion, from Latin pōtātiō . potation ( countable and uncountable, plural potations) (often in the plural) The act of drinking . A drink, especially an alcoholic beverage .

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   What is the difference between potation and Portation?

   • Let’s define these two terms. Potation refers to the act of drinking, especially alcoholic beverages. Portation, on the other hand, means the act of carrying or transporting something from one place to another. While it’s easy to see how these two words could be confused, it’s important to use the correct term in the appropriate context.

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   What is a potation drink?

   • A potation is a more formal term for a drink. It refers to any beverage that is consumed by humans, especially alcoholic beverages. The term potation is often used in a more sophisticated or formal context, such as in literature or in the description of a fine dining experience.

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   Define Potation. A potation is a more formal term for a drink. It refers to any beverage that is consumed by humans, especially alcoholic beverages. The term potation is often used in a more sophisticated or formal context, such as in literature or in the description of a fine dining experience.

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   Potation refers to the act of drinking, especially alcoholic beverages. Portation, on the other hand, means the act of carrying or transporting something from one place to another. While it’s easy to see how these two words could be confused, it’s important to use the correct term in the appropriate context.

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   noun. 1. the act of drinking. 2. a drink or draft, esp. of liquor. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Word origin. ME potacion < MFr < L potatio < potare, to drink: see potable. Word Frequency. potation in American English. (pouˈteiʃən) noun. 1.

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   Define Potation. Potation is a term that refers to the act of drinking a beverage, typically an alcoholic one. The word comes from the Latin “potare,” which means “to drink.” Potations can take many forms, from a simple glass of wine or beer to a complex cocktail made with multiple ingredients.

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   potation /pəʊˈteɪʃən/ n. the act of drinking. a drink or draught, esp of alcoholic drink. Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin pōtātiō a drinking, from pōtāre to drink. 'potation' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): compotation - potatory.

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   Define potation. potation synonyms, potation pronunciation, potation translation, English dictionary definition of potation. n. 1. The act of drinking. 2. A drink, especially of an alcoholic beverage. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   potation. noun. These are words and phrases related to potation. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. REFRESHMENT. Synonyms. beverage. drink. thirst quencher. bracer. restorative. refresher. cocktail. drinkable. potable. refreshment. food and drink. nourishment. snack. appetizer. hors d'oeuvre. pick-me-up. Informal. bite.