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oblectation

Pronunciation: /ɑ.blɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/

The English word “oblectation” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The act of pleasing highly, or state of being greatly pleased; delight.

Etymology

From Latin oblectātiō (“delight, amusement”). Equivalent to oblectate + -ion.

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