hesitations

Meanings

• Noun

  A pause or delay in speech or thought.

  - "During the presentation, I had hesitations before answering the difficult question."
  - "He took a hesitation before making his final decision."

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Synonyms

cunctation , hold-up , irresolution , wavering

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hesitations
stations , nations , stations

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Variants

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hesitation , hesitations

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'shaking, trembling' in Old English. The modern meaning developed in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hesitation' comes from the Old English word 'hysigen', which means 'to shake or tremble'.

2. In music, a hesitation can be created by slightly delaying the next beat in a rhythm.

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Related Concepts

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1. stammering: A speech disorder characterized by repeated and involuntary interruptions in the normal flow of speech.

2. pausing: Deliberately stopping speech for a specific reason, such as to gather thoughts or to allow others to speak.

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Culture

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In literature, hesitation is often used to build suspense or create dramatic tension. In music, it can be used as a rhythmic device.

How to Memorize "hesitations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person hesitating before making a decision, such as a character in a novel or a speaker in a debate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hesitations' with the idea of a pause or delay, such as hitting the pause button on a remote control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'H-E-S-I-T-A-T-I-O-N' to remember the meaning: 'H' for hesitation, 'E' for pause, 'S' for stop, 'I' for interruption, 'T' for thought, 'A' for analysis, 'T' for tension, 'I' for indecision, 'O' for observation, 'N' for nervousness.

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