abdication

Meanings

• noun

  The act of relinquishing a position or duty, especially a monarch abdicating a throne.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abdication
abdicable , abdicative , abdicatory

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Variants

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abdication , abdications

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Forms

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The verb form of abdication is 'abdicate'. The past tense is 'abdicated'., Plural form: abdications.

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Etymology

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From Old French abdicacion, from abdicare ‘to leave, abandon, desert’.

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Trivia

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1. The shortest recorded abdication in history was by King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, who reigned for just 329 days before abdicating in 1936.

2. In some cases, abdication can be forced upon a monarch or leader, as was the case with Napoleon Bonaparte, who was exiled to Elba and later abdicated again before his final defeat at Waterloo.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ablation: A process of wearing away or peeling off, often used in science and technology.

2. Resignation: The act of giving up a position, job, or duty, often implying a sense of reluctance or resignation to circumstances.

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Culture

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Abdication has been a significant concept throughout history, particularly in relation to monarchies. It has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, Shakespeare's play 'Richard II' explores the themes of abdication and the consequences of relinquishing power.

How to Memorize "abdication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a king or queen giving up their throne and leaving the palace.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abdication' with the image of a monarch relinquishing power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase: 'A monarch abdicates, abandoning all duties and claims.'

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