mimation

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UK/mɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The addition of an -m suffix to the vocalic case markers (/a/, /i/ and /u/) in Semitic languages, especially Akkadian.

OriginEnglish nunationinflu. ← Arabic مِيم (mīm) →
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Meanings

nounmimation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe addition of an -m suffix to the vocalic case markers (/a/, /i/ and /u/) in Semitic languages, especially Akkadian.

Origin

  1. Arabicمِيم (mīm)
  2. Englishmim
  3. Englishnunationinflu.
  4. Englishmimation

From mim + -ation, influenced by nunation.

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APA

mimation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mimation

MLA

“mimation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mimation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mimation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mimation.

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