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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIncitation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛ̃.si.ta.sjɔ̃
"L'enseignant a donné une incitation pour aider les élèves à commencer leurs essais."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
3 senses- 1
A cue or signal to do something.
"The teacher gave a prompt to help the students start their essays."
- 1
To cause someone to take a course of action.
"The unexpected news prompted her to reconsider her plans."
- 1
Done without delay; immediate.
"He received prompt assistance from the staff."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'prompt' originates from the Latin 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth' or 'ready'. It evolved through Old French 'prompt', which retained the meaning of being quick or ready, and entered English in the late 14th century, maintaining its connotation of immediacy and readiness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prompt" is said worldwide
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Incitation
Transliteration: ɛ̃.si.ta.sjɔ̃
"L'enseignant a donné une incitation pour aider les élèves à commencer leurs essais."
Aufforderung
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fˌfɔʁ.də.ʊŋ
"Der Lehrer gab eine Aufforderung, um den Schülern zu helfen, ihre Aufsätze zu beginnen."
Incitamento
Transliteration: in.tʃi.taˈmento
"L'insegnante ha dato un incitamento per aiutare gli studenti a iniziare i loro saggi."
Indicación
Transliteration: indi.kaˈθjon
"El profesor dio una indicación para ayudar a los estudiantes a comenzar sus ensayos."
Indicação
Transliteration: ĩ.dʒi.kaˈsɐ̃w
"O professor deu uma indicação para ajudar os alunos a começarem seus ensaios."
प्रेरणा
Transliteration: preraṇa
"शिक्षक ने छात्रों को उनके निबंध शुरू करने में मदद करने के लिए प्रेरणा दी।"
提示
Transliteration: tíshì
"老师给了一个提示，帮助学生开始他们的论文。"
촉구
Transliteration: chokgu
"선생님은 학생들이 에세이를 시작하도록 돕기 위해 촉구를 주었습니다."
促し
Transliteration: unagashi
"教師は生徒がエッセイを始めるのを助けるために促しを与えました。"
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