jactitation

noun

(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

(law) a false boast that can harm others

speaking of yourself in superlatives

Roots

iactarejactit- · Latin · to toss about, boast atio-ation · Latin · act or state of

Synonyms for jactitation

jactationn boastingn braggingn braggartismn fanfaronade rodomontaden vauntingn boastfulnessn braggadocion vaunteryadj

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The word jactitation breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: jactit, from Latin iactare (“to toss about, boast”); and -ation, from Latin atio (“act or state of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.