compellation

English

Etymology

From Latin compellatio, from compellatus, the past participle of compello, from com- + pello. Compare appellation.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌkɒmpəˈleɪʃən/
Homophone: compilation (some accents)

Noun

compellation (plural compellations)

The act of directing oneself directly to another.
A designation, identifying name or title.

Translations

the act of directing oneself directly to another

Dutch: aanspreking (nl)

Italian: reprimenda f, rimprovero (it) m, appunto (it) m, richiamo (it) m

a designation, identifying name or title

Dutch: benaming (nl)

Italian: designazione (it) f, appellativo (it) m

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