monition

noun

a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted

cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

a firm rebuke

Roots

moneremon- · Latin · to warn itio-ition · Latin · act of

Synonyms for monition

admonitionn warningn admonishmentn cautioningv forewarningn exhortationn hortationn caveatn alertingn remonstrancen

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Where does monition come from?

The word monition breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: mon, from Latin monere (“to warn”); and -ition, from Latin itio (“act of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.