expiration

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of dying or ceasing to exist.

  - "The expiration of a loved one is always a difficult time."
  - "The expiration of the contract meant that both parties had to renegotiate."

• Noun

  The end of a period of time.

  - "The expiration of the lease gave the tenants the opportunity to move."
  - "The expiration of the warranty meant that repairs would no longer be covered."

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Antonyms

inhalation , inspiration

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Synonyms

exhalation , end , termination

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with expiration
expire , tire , retire , retiree , pyre , ire , squire , choir , admire

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Variants

List of all variants of expiration that leads to same result
expiration , expirations , expiration date

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'expirare,' meaning 'to breathe out,' or 'to exhaust.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'expiration date' is commonly used to refer to the date after which a food item is no longer safe to eat.

2. In some cultures, the concept of expiration is associated with the idea of reincarnation, as the end of one life is seen as the beginning of another.

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Related Concepts

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1. termination: The act of bringing something to an end.

2. expiry: An alternative spelling of expiration.

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Culture

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In literature and art, expiration is often used as a metaphor for the end of life or the end of a period of time. It can also symbolize the idea of exhaustion or the end of a cycle.

How to Memorize "expiration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking down to zero, representing the end of a period of time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a balloon deflating, symbolizing the end of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Expire' stands for 'Ends Period In Real Time' to remember the definition.

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