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utterance

noun (1)
ut·​ter·​ance | \ ˈə-tÉ™-rÉ™n(t)s How to pronounce utterance (audio) , ˈə-trÉ™n(t)s\

Definition of utterance

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: the last extremity : bitter end

utterance

noun (2)
ut·​ter·​ance | \ ˈə-tÉ™-rÉ™n(t)s also ˈə-trÉ™n(t)s How to pronounce utterance (audio) \

Definition of utterance (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : something uttered especially : an oral or written statement : a stated or published expression
2 : vocal expression : speech
3 : power, style, or manner of speaking

First Known Use of utterance

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for utterance

Noun (1)

Middle English outraunce, uttraunce, from Middle French outrance, from outrer to go beyond — more at outré

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utterance

noun
ut·​ter·​ance | \ ˈə-tÉ™-rÉ™ns How to pronounce utterance (audio) \

Kids Definition of utterance

1 : something said
2 : the act of saying something

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