establishment
noun
Simple meaning
The process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪsˈtæblɪʃmənt
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
ecology
The process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
The act of forming or establishing something
The cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
Used this way, establishment is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- institution , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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Word Family
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Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
An establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered.
Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies.
A place of business for retailing goods.
Restoration to a previous state.
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Synonyms
Sense: process by which a plant
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