Assurgency

/əˈsɜrdʒənsi/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of rising up or surging; an upward swelling or flowing motion.

Etymology

From assurgent (rising) + -cy suffix forming abstract nouns. Assurgent comes from Latin assurgere.

Kelly Says

This is an extremely rare word that combines the Latin root for 'rise' with a suffix usually found in words like 'emergency'—showing how English can build almost any noun you need from the right roots.

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