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Optation — Op*ta tion, n. [L. optatio. See {Option}.] The act of optating; a wish. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
optation — [ɔptasjɔ̃] n. f. ÉTYM. 1838; du rad. de optatif. ❖ ♦ Didact. Figure de réthorique qui consiste à exprimer un souhait favorable, sous forme exclamative … Encyclopédie Universelle
optation — (o pta sion) s. f. Terme de rhétorique. Figure qui consiste à exprimer un souhait sous forme d exclamation. ÉTYMOLOGIE Lat. optationem, de optare, souhaiter … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
optation — op·ta·tion … English syllables
optation — noun see optate … Useful english dictionary
co-optation — co optation, cooptation co [ o]p*ta tion, n. [L. co[ o]ptatio.] The act of choosing; selection; choice. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The first election and co[ o]ptation of a friend. Howell. [1913 Webster] 2. the selection of a new member (usually by a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
co-optation — co opt ► VERB 1) appoint to membership of a committee or other body by invitation of the existing members. 2) divert to a role different from the usual or original one. 3) adopt (an idea or policy) for one s own use. DERIVATIVES co optation noun… … English terms dictionary
co-optation — noun see co opt … New Collegiate Dictionary
co-optation — See co opt. * * * … Universalium
co-optation — A term devised by Philip Selznick (see TVA and the Grass Roots 1949), to refer to a political process found especially in formally democratic or committee governed organizations and systems, as a way of managing opposition and so preserving… … Dictionary of sociology
