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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesprovokant
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pʁovoˈkant
"Er stellte eine sehr provokante Frage in der Versammlung."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Causing strong reactions, anger, or deep interest, often deliberately to provoke a discussion or controversy.
"The politician made a highly provocative statement about tax reform." - 2
Intentionally arousing sexual desire or curiosity.
"The artist's latest exhibition features provocative imagery that challenges conventional taboos."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'provocativus', stemming from 'provocare' meaning 'to call forth' or 'to challenge' (pro- 'forth' + vocare 'to call'). Entering Middle English via Old French in the late medieval period, the term initially retained its literal sense of inciting or calling into action before shifting toward modern connotations of sexual allure or deliberate controversy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Provocative" is said worldwide
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provocateur
Transliteration: pʁɔ.vɔ.ka.tœʁ
"Son article provocative a suscité de nombreux débats."
provokant
Transliteration: pʁovoˈkant
"Er stellte eine sehr provokante Frage in der Versammlung."
provocatorio
Transliteration: provo.kaˈtɔ.rjo
"Le sue affermazioni sono state definite provocatorie."
provocativo
Transliteration: pɾo.βo.kaˈti.βo
"El discurso del líder fue muy provocativo."
provocante
Transliteration: pɾo.voˈkɐ̃.tʃi
"Ela usou um vestido provocante na festa."
उत्तेजक
Transliteration: uttejak
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसका भाषण बहुत उत्तेजक था।"
挑衅的
Transliteration: tiǎoxìn de
Script: 中文汉字
"他的言论具有强烈的挑衅意味。"
도발적인
Transliteration: dobaljeogin
Script: 한국어 한글
"그의 도발적인 질문이 토론을 이끌어냈다."
挑発的な
Transliteration: chōhatsuteki na
Script: 日本語
"彼の挑発的な態度は周囲を怒らせた。"
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