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How to pronounce “imposition

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Pronunciation guide for imposition

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of imposition with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The gender-fluid history of the PhilippinesIn my people's case, this social construct is an imposition.
Definition summary
The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.

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How to pronounce imposition

The gender-fluid history of the Philippines

In my people's case, this social construct is an imposition.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “imposition

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.
  • An unwelcome burden, presence, or obligation.
  • That which is imposed, levied, or enjoined.
  • A trick or deception put or laid on others.
  • (printing) Arrangement of a printed product’s pages on the printer's sheet so as to have the pages in proper order in the final product.
  • (religion) A practice of laying hands on a person in a religious ceremony; used e.g. in confirmation and ordination.
  • (UK, school or university slang) A task imposed on a student as punishment.

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