imposition

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of laying or pressing something upon someone or something.

  - "The imposition of taxes by the government."
  - "He was subjected to an imposition of fines."

• Noun

  A burden or unwelcome obligation.

  - "The imposition of a heavy workload."
  - "The imposition of rules and regulations."

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Synonyms

imposure , infliction , obtrusion , cheating , deception , delusion , fraud , imposture , trick , burden , charge , enjoinder , injunction , tax

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imposition
position , composition , impression , expression

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Variants

List of all variants of imposition that leads to same result
imposition , impositions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'imponere', meaning 'to lay upon'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'imposition' is also used in the printing industry to refer to the arrangement of text and images on a page.

2. The word 'imposition' has been used in various forms of art, including sculpture and painting, to represent the idea of dominance or subjugation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Taxation: A primary area where the concept of imposition is applied, as governments impose taxes on their citizens.

2. Obligation: Imposition can be seen as a type of obligation, as something is being laid upon an individual or group.

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Culture

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In literature, 'imposition' has been used metaphorically to describe the burden or imposition of societal norms, expectations, or traditions. In art, it has been depicted as a visual representation of oppression or domination.

How to Memorize "imposition"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of laying or pressing something upon something or someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a burden or unwelcome obligation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'impose' and the word 'position', as they share the same first five letters.

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