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Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English decepcioun < Old French < Late Latin dēceptiōn- (stem of dēceptiō), equivalent to Latin dēcept(us) (past participle of dēcipere; see deceive) + -iōn- -ion
1400–50; late Middle English decepcioun < Old French < Late Latin dēceptiōn- (stem of dēceptiō), equivalent to Latin dēcept(us) (past participle of dēcipere; see deceive) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
non·de·cep·tion, noun
pre·de·cep·tion, noun
Synonyms
2. trick, stratagem, ruse, wile, hoax, imposture.
2. trick, stratagem, ruse, wile, hoax, imposture.
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Deceptions
is always a great word to know.
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| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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