Associations to the word «Expostulation»

Wiktionary

EXPOSTULATION, noun. (countable) The act of reasoning earnestly in order to dissuade or remonstrate.
EXPOSTULATION, noun. (uncountable) A comment of earnest reasoning meant to dissuade or remonstrate.

Dictionary definition

EXPOSTULATION, noun. The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.
EXPOSTULATION, noun. An exclamation of protest or remonstrance or reproof.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche