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How do you spell Excavation?

Correct spelling

excavation

Remember: EX-CAVE-ATION - you cave out the earth during excavation

Why is excavation spelled this way?

From Latin excavare, to hollow out. EX (out) + CAVUS (hollow). An excavation hollows out the earth — digging that reveals what was buried.

Common misspellings of excavation

excavasionexcevationexcavationexcavation

Example

The archaeological excavation revealed ancient pottery fragments buried for centuries.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell excavation?+
The correct spelling is "excavation". Remember: EX-CAVE-ATION - you cave out the earth during excavation
Is it excavasion or excavation?+
The correct spelling is "excavation", not "excavasion".

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