suppression

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the failure to develop some part or organ
  2. noun the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation
  3. noun forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

Etymology

From Latin suppressiō.

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