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excitement

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The English word “excitement” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
  2. Something that excites.

Etymology

From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.

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