vacillation

Meanings

• noun

  the act of wavering or being uncertain in opinion or action

  - "His vacillation on the issue caused delays in the decision-making process."
  - "Despite her strong convictions, she continued to vacillate between two candidates."

• noun

  the state of being unable to make up one's mind

  - "The vacillation of the jury resulted in a hung jury."
  - "His vacillation was a source of frustration for those around him."

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Pronunciation

1. /væsɪˈleɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hesitation , wavering , swing

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Rhymes

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stallion , callion , gallon , hallion

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Variants

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vacillation , vacillations

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'vacillus' meaning unstable or wavering

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vacillation' is often used in political contexts to describe a politician who is indecisive or uncertain in their stance on an issue.

2. The word 'vacillation' comes from the Latin word 'vacillus', which means 'unstable' or 'wavering'.

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Related Concepts

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1. hesitation: Hesitation and vacillation are related concepts, with hesitation being a more general term that can refer to any delay or pause, while vacillation specifically refers to the act of being uncertain or wavering in opinion or action.

2. procrastination: Vacillation can also be a form of procrastination, as someone who is unable to make a decision may put off making a choice indefinitely.

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Culture

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Vacillation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the human condition and the struggle to make decisions. For example, Shakespeare's Hamlet is a classic portrayal of vacillation as the protagonist grapples with his indecision and inner turmoil.

How to Memorize "vacillation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of wavering back and forth, like a pendulum swinging back and forth. Imagine yourself in a situation where you are unable to make a decision and are constantly wavering between two options.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vacillation' with the image of a person who is unable to make up their mind, or with the idea of being uncertain or indecisive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'vacillation' as 'vacillate, don't stall, act' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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