First Known Use: 15th century
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1utterance
noun ut·ter·ance \ˈə-tə-rən(t)s, ˈə-trən(t)s\
Definition of UTTERANCE
archaic : the last extremity : bitter end
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Origin of UTTERANCE
Middle English outraunce, uttraunce, from Middle French outrance, from outrer to go beyond — more at outré
2utterance
noun ut·ter·ance \ˈə-tə-rən(t)s also ˈə-trən(t)s\
Definition of UTTERANCE
1
: something uttered; especially : an oral or written statement : a stated or published expression
2
: vocal expression : speech
3
: power, style, or manner of speaking
First Known Use of UTTERANCE
15th century
UTTERANCE Defined for Kids
utterance
noun ut·ter·ance \ˈə-tə-rəns\
Definition of UTTERANCE for Kids
1
: something said
2
: the act of saying something
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