compellation

[ kom-puh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of addressing a person.
2. manner or form of address; appellation.

compellation

/ ˌkɒmpɛˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. a rare word for appellation

Word History and Origins

Origin of compellation¹

1595–1605; < Latin compellātiōn- (stem of compellātiō ) an accosting, a rebuke. See com-, appellation

Word History and Origins

Origin of compellation¹

C17: from Latin compellātiō, from compellāre to accost, from appellāre to call

Example Sentences

The compellation "Brethren" is itself a rebuke to such heartless pride.

From Project Gutenberg

The compellation "God of my righteousness" is still mighty with God.

From Project Gutenberg

Nothing could have been more appositely imagined than this compellation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• brand
• flag
• label
• nickname
• sign
• signature
• style
• term