prolation

noun — 4 senses

prolation

noun

/pɹəʊˈleɪʃən/

Etymology From Latin prolationem, from the past participle stem of proferre (“bring forward, produce”).

1

Obsolete Speaking, utterance, the producing of words or speech.

2

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music The relative time value of a minim to a semibreve in medieval music.

3

Obsolete Production, bringing forth.

4

Lifestyle, Religion, Theology Obsolete The production or emission of the logos or divine word.

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