Added 9 October 2026
instigation
/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun
Latin root: instīgātio Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about instigation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The verbal act of urging on.
- Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord).
Origin
From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.
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