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  • 1. secernment
  • 2. secernment
Table of Contents
  • 1. secernment
  • 2. secernment
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. secernment

noun. the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished.

Synonyms

  • appreciation
  • discernment
  • basic cognitive process
  • individuation
  • taste
  • perceptiveness
  • individualization
  • discrimination
  • distinction
  • differentiation

Antonyms

  • tasteless
  • disapproval
  • decrease
  • depreciation

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • secern (English)
  • secerno (Latin)

2. secernment

noun. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance.

Synonyms

  • biological process
  • secretion
  • organic process
  • salivation
  • hypersecretion

Antonyms

  • injudiciousness
  • incomprehension
  • folly
  • imprudence

Etymology

  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • secern (English)
  • secerno (Latin)
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