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Definition of pronouncement

pronouncement

/prəˈnaʊns.mənt/
pro · nounce · ment
Plural:pronouncements
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pronouncement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A formal or authoritative announcement, declaration, or statement of opinion.

Example

"Markets reacted swiftly to the central bank's latest pronouncement on interest rates."

2

The formal act of declaring, stating, or pronouncing a judgment or official decision.

Example

"The courtroom remained completely silent during the judge's pronouncement of the sentence."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'pronouncement' (a formal or authoritative declaration) with 'pronunciation' (the way in which a word or language is spoken).

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pronounceable
pronounced
pronouncedly
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pronouncer
pronto
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'pronounce' plus the suffix '-ment', modeled on Old French 'prononcement'. The root ultimately derives from Latin 'pronuntiare', meaning 'to proclaim or announce publicly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pronouncement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pronouncement
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