constatation

noun

con·​sta·​ta·​tion

ˌkänztəˈtāshən,

-n(t)stəˈ-

plural -s

: basic assumption : assertion

the mere constatation that a century and a half ago the family counted for much more than it does now

—F. R. Leavis

Word History

Etymology

French, from constater + -ation

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!