How Do You Spell REPULSION?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈʌlʃən] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "repulsion" is /rɪˈpʌlʃən/. The first syllable is pronounced as "rih" with the short "i" sound, followed by a stressed "puhl" with the short "u" sound. The third syllable is pronounced as "shun" with the "uh" sound. The word refers to the act of being repelled or disgusted by something. Proper spelling of this word is important in order to communicate effectively and avoid confusion in written communication.

REPULSION Meaning and Definition

1. Repulsion is a noun that refers to a strong feeling of aversion, disgust, or hatred towards something or someone. It encompasses both psychological and physical aspects of being repulsed by someone or something. Psychologically, the term indicates a profound sense of revulsion, often triggered by offensive, repugnant, or morally objectionable behavior, beliefs, or characteristics displayed by an individual or a group. It involves experiencing a strong desire to reject or distance oneself from the source of repulsion. Repulsion can also manifest physically, leading to sensations of uneasiness, queasiness, or even a physical reaction like nausea or vomiting.

   In physics, repulsion has a different meaning. It is the natural phenomenon that occurs when two objects or particles of the same charge or polarity push away from each other due to their electric or magnetic fields. This is based on the principle that like charges repel each other. Similarly, in magnetism, the repulsion occurs between two magnets that have the same pole orientation. It is the opposite of attraction, where opposite charges or poles are drawn towards each other. Repulsion in the field of physics is a fundamental concept used to explain various phenomena related to electricity, magnetism, and atomic forces.

2. 1. The act of repelling or driving apart; opposed to attraction. 2. Aversion.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. The act of driving back; the power by which bodies or their particles, under certain circumstances, are made to recede from each other.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for REPULSION *

• replusion 66.6666666%
• repulson 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for REPULSION

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Etymology of REPULSION

The word "repulsion" can be traced back to the Latin word "repulsio", which is derived from the verb "repellere". "Repellere" is composed of the prefix "re-" meaning "away" or "back", and the verb "pellere" meaning "to push". Therefore, "repulsion" can be understood as the act of pushing away or driving back.

Similar spelling words for REPULSION

• repulsive,
• repulse,
• repulsively,
• revels,
• revulsion.

Plural form of REPULSION is REPULSIONS