pandiculation

[ pan-dik-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of stretching oneself, especially on waking.

pandiculation

/ pænˌdɪkjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of stretching and yawning, esp on waking
2. a yawn

Word History and Origins

Origin of pandiculation¹

First recorded in 1641–20; from Latin pandiculāt(us), past participle of pandiculārī “to stretch oneself,” derivative of pandere “to stretch” ( -ate ¹ ) + -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of pandiculation¹

C17: from Latin pandiculari , from pendere to stretch

Example Sentences

The pleasure we receive from a melodious succession of notes referable to the gamut is derived from another source, viz. to the pandiculation or counteraction of antagonist fibres.

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