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noun
1.
hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.
2.
any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.
Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere), equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix
1590–1600; < Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere), equivalent to ap- ap-1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
self-ap·plause, noun
un·ap·plau·sive, adjective
Synonyms
2. acclaim, plaudit, praise.
2. acclaim, plaudit, praise.
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Applausive
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Word Origin & History
applause
early 15c., from L. applausus, pp. of applaudere "approve by clapping hands" (see plaudit).
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