Words Ending With CTION
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| section | 1. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) 2. a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope More Definitions → |
| action | 1. something done (usually as opposed to something said) 2. the state of being active More Definitions → |
| collection | 1. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 2. a publication containing a variety of works More Definitions → |
| function | 1. perform as expected when applied 2. serve a purpose, role, or function More Definitions → |
| production | 1. the act or process of producing something 2. a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television More Definitions → |
| construction | 1. the act of constructing something 2. a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit More Definitions → |
| protection | 1. the activity of protecting someone or something 2. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury More Definitions → |
| selection | 1. the act of choosing or selecting 2. an assortment of things from which a choice can be made More Definitions → |
| connection | 1. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) 2. the state of being connected More Definitions → |
| introduction | 1. the act of beginning something new 2. the first section of a communication More Definitions → |
| fiction | 1. a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact 2. a deliberately false or improbable account More Definitions → |
| auction | 1. a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge 2. the public sale of something to the highest bidder More Definitions → |
| election | 1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office 2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice More Definitions → |
| direction | 1. a line leading to a place or point 2. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves More Definitions → |
| reduction | 1. the act of decreasing or reducing something 2. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent More Definitions → |
| instruction | 1. a message describing how something is to be done 2. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill More Definitions → |
| inspection | 1. a formal or official examination More Definitions → |
| transaction | 1. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
| satisfaction | 1. the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation 2. state of being gratified or satisfied More Definitions → |
| interaction | 1. a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting 2. (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons More Definitions → |
| reaction | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others 2. an idea evoked by some experience More Definitions → |
| detection | 1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
| subsection | 1. a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided More Definitions → |
| infection | 1. the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms 2. (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound More Definitions → |
| reproduction | 1. the process of generating offspring 2. recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall More Definitions → |
| correction | 1. the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right 2. a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure More Definitions → |
| jurisdiction | 1. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law 2. in law; the territory within which power can be exercised More Definitions → |
| destruction | 1. the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists 2. an event that completely destroys something More Definitions → |
| attraction | 1. the force by which one object attracts another 2. an entertainment that is offered to the public More Definitions → |
| projection | 1. a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations 2. the projection of an image from a film onto a screen More Definitions → |
| injection | 1. the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure 2. any solution that is injected (as into the skin) More Definitions → |
| junction | 1. the place where two or more things come together 2. the state of being joined together More Definitions → |
| addiction | 1. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) 2. an abnormally strong craving More Definitions → |
| conjunction | 1. the temporal property of two things happening at the same time 2. the state of being joined together More Definitions → |
| reflection | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration 2. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface More Definitions → |
| restriction | 1. a principle that limits the extent of something 2. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) More Definitions → |
| fraction | 1. a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process 2. a small part or item forming a piece of a whole More Definitions → |
| reconstruction | 1. the activity of constructing something again 2. an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence More Definitions → |
| prediction | 1. the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) 2. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
| distinction | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. high status importance owing to marked superiority More Definitions → |
| extraction | 1. the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
| intersection | 1. a point where lines intersect 2. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
| induction | 1. a formal entry into an organization or position or office 2. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current More Definitions → |
| conviction | 1. an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence 2. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed More Definitions → |
| nonfiction | 1. prose writing that is not fictional More Definitions → |
| rejection | 1. the act of rejecting something 2. the state of being rejected More Definitions → |
| deduction | 1. a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket 2. an amount or percentage deducted More Definitions → |
| perfection | 1. the state of being without a flaw or defect 2. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept More Definitions → |
| objection | 1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest 2. the speech act of objecting More Definitions → |
| dysfunction | 1. (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group More Definitions → |
| resurrection | 1. a revival from inactivity and disuse More Definitions → |
| friction | 1. a state of conflict between persons 2. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another More Definitions → |
| erection | 1. an erect penis 2. a structure that has been erected More Definitions → |
| traction | 1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 2. (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing More Definitions → |
| abstraction | 1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance 2. the act of withdrawing or removing something More Definitions → |
| affection | 1. a positive feeling of liking More Definitions → |
| extinction | 1. no longer active; extinguished 2. no longer in existence More Definitions → |
| liposuction | 1. lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction More Definitions → |
| interconnection | 1. a state of being connected reciprocally 2. (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.) More Definitions → |
| contradiction | 1. opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas 2. (logic) a statement that is necessarily false More Definitions → |
| suction | 1. remove or draw away by the force of suction 2. empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction More Definitions → |
| convection | 1. the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion 2. (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere More Definitions → |
| obstruction | 1. any structure that makes progress difficult 2. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction More Definitions → |
| contraction | 1. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) 2. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together More Definitions → |
| injunction | 1. a formal command or admonition 2. (law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity More Definitions → |
| sanction | 1. formal and explicit approval 2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards More Definitions → |
| faction | 1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue 2. a dissenting clique More Definitions → |
| diffraction | 1. when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands More Definitions → |
| infarction | 1. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply More Definitions → |
| seduction | 1. enticing someone astray from right behavior 2. an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone More Definitions → |
| distraction | 1. mental turmoil 2. an obstacle to attention More Definitions → |
| transduction | 1. (genetics) the process of transferring genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage 2. the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form More Definitions → |
| abduction | 1. the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife 2. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body More Definitions → |
| subtraction | 1. an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated 2. the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole) More Definitions → |
| depiction | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
| conduction | 1. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound More Definitions → |
| malfunction | 1. fail to function or function improperly 2. a failure to function normally More Definitions → |
| dissection | 1. cutting so as to separate into pieces 2. a minute and critical analysis More Definitions → |
| dissatisfaction | 1. the feeling of being displeased and discontent More Definitions → |
| eviction | 1. action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved 2. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law More Definitions → |
| recollection | 1. the ability to recall past occurrences 2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) More Definitions → |
| deflection | 1. a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
| resection | 1. surgical removal of part of a structure or organ More Definitions → |
| disinfection | 1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms More Definitions → |
| compaction | 1. an increase in the density of something 2. the act of crushing More Definitions → |
| inaction | 1. the state of being inactive More Definitions → |
| ejection | 1. the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
| affliction | 1. a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity 2. a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health More Definitions → |
| refraction | 1. the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
| infraction | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
| insurrection | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
| introspection | 1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct More Definitions → |
| disconnection | 1. state of being disconnected 2. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
| deconstruction | 1. a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning More Definitions → |
| diction | 1. the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
| retraction | 1. a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion 2. the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back More Definitions → |
| reelection | 1. election again More Definitions → |
| advection | 1. (meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties More Definitions → |
| inflection | 1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function 2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language More Definitions → |
| interdiction | 1. authoritative prohibition 2. a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity More Definitions → |
| imperfection | 1. the state or an instance of being imperfect More Definitions → |
| constriction | 1. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel 2. tight or narrow compression More Definitions → |
| reintroduction | 1. an act of renewed introduction More Definitions → |
| subjection | 1. forced submission to control by others 2. the act of conquering More Definitions → |
| concoction | 1. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients 2. an occurrence of an unusual mixture More Definitions → |
| benediction | 1. the act of praying for divine protection 2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection More Definitions → |
| defection | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
| subduction | 1. a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate More Definitions → |
| disjunction | 1. state of being disconnected 2. the act of breaking a connection More Definitions → |
| liquefaction | 1. the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid More Definitions → |
| infliction | 1. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) 2. an act causing pain or damage More Definitions → |
| overproduction | 1. too much production or more than expected More Definitions → |
| indirection | 1. indirect procedure or action 2. deceitful action that is not straightforward More Definitions → |
| confection | 1. a food rich in sugar 2. the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components More Definitions → |
| interjection | 1. an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion 2. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts More Definitions → |
| predilection | 1. a predisposition in favor of something 2. a strong liking More Definitions → |
| vasoconstriction | 1. decrease in the diameter of blood vessels More Definitions → |
| dereliction | 1. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring 2. willful negligence More Definitions → |
| decoction | 1. (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling More Definitions → |
| vivisection | 1. the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research) More Definitions → |
| misdirection | 1. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge 2. incorrect directions or instructions More Definitions → |
| disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
| bisection | 1. dividing into two equal parts More Definitions → |
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