Plural of provocation
regular plural
The plural of provocation is provocations.
Forms of provocation
| Singular | provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | provocations |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Provocations in a sentence
- China accused Vietnam today of more armed border provocations in the last 10 days of July.1979 August 5 [1979 August 4], en, “China Charges Vietnam Gunfire”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company…. From the entry Dongxing
- Repeat of the cringily captivating series in which candid cameras reveal how holidaymakers from different countries react to a series of provocations, raging from petty larceny to full-frontal nudity.1999 May 13, “Television Guide”, in Evening Standard, London, page 40. From the entry cringily
Meaning of provocation
- noun The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.
- noun Something that provokes; a provocative act.
- noun The second step in OPQRST regarding the investigation of what makes the symptoms MOI or NOI improve or deteriorate.
Questions about the plural of provocation
- What is the plural of provocation?
- The plural of provocation is provocations.
- Is provocation countable?
- Provocation is a countable and uncountable noun.
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