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unction

noun

A salve or ointment.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
U
Ends with
N
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ʌŋkʃən/ /ʌŋkʃən/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A salve or ointment.

  2. A religious or ceremonial anointing.

  3. A balm or something that soothes.

  4. A quality in language, address or delivery which expresses sober and fervent emotion.

  5. A smug, exaggerated use of language; smarminess.

  6. Divine or sanctifying grace.

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