ponction

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin punctiōnem. Compare the inherited doublet poinçon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ̃k.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

ponction f (plural ponctions)

  1. puncture (especially a surgical one)
  2. deduction, that which is taken away (such as a tax)

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