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peroration Definition

per·ora·tion (per′ə rā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the concluding part of a speech, in which there is a summing up and emphatic recapitulation
  2. a high-flown or bombastic speech

Etymology: L peroratio < peroratus, pp. of perorare < per, through + orare, to pray, speak: see oration

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peroration Synonyms

peroration

n.

  1. A speech

    discourse, talk, lecture; see speech 3.

  2. A conclusion

    restatement, outline, end; see summary.

peroration Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • final: In its final peroration the famous petition bluntly and ominously stated that there were only " two paths " .