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How do you spell Hesitation?

Correct spelling

hesitation

Remember: hesit-ATION (not hesit-IATION) - stick to one 'i' like Latin haesitare

Why is hesitation spelled this way?

From Latin haesitare, to stick fast. HAERERE (to stick). Hesitation is being stuck — the mind adhering to uncertainty, unable to move in either direction.

Common misspellings of hesitation

hesitaionhestitationhesitiationhesetation

Example

After a moment's hesitation, she knocked on the door.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell hesitation?+
The correct spelling is "hesitation". Remember: hesit-ATION (not hesit-IATION) - stick to one 'i' like Latin haesitare
Is it hesitaion or hesitation?+
The correct spelling is "hesitation", not "hesitaion".

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