Words that rhyme with approximation
Approximation is a 5-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are coloration, inflation, alleviation. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of approximation
- noun
- an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
- the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
- an imprecise or incomplete account; "newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events"
1 syllable
3 syllables
- inflation
- aviation
- carnation
- castration
- causation
- cessation
- cetacean
- citation
- cremation
- crustacean
- damnation
- deflation
- deviation
- dictation
- dilation
- donation
- duration
- elation
- filtration
- fixation
- flirtation
- flotation
- fluctuation
- foliation
- formation
- foundation
- frustration
- gestation
- glaciation
- gradation
- graduation
- gyration
- hydration
- ideation
- lactation
- location
- mediation
- menstruation
- migration
- mutation
- narration
- negation
- notation
- oration
- ovation
- plantation
- predation
- privation
- probation
- procreation
- prostration
- punctuation
- quotation
- radiation
- recreation
- reflation
- relation
- rotation
- salvation
- sedation
- sensation
- situation
- stagflation
- stagnation
- starvation
- summation
- taxation
- temptation
- translation
- vacation
- valuation
- variation
- vibration
- violation
- vocation
- alsatian
- dalmatian
- libration
- ligation
- proration
- miscreation
4 syllables
- coloration
- alleviation
- incrustation
- segregation
- abbreviation
- abdication
- aberration
- abrogation
- acclamation
- acclimation
- accusation
- activation
- adaptation
- admiration
- adoration
- adulation
- affectation
- affiliation
- affirmation
- affrication
- aggravation
- agitation
- alienation
- allegation
- allocation
- alteration
- altercation
- amputation
- animation
- annexation
- annotation
- appellation
- application
- appreciation
- approbation
- appropriation
- arbitration
- aspiration
- association
- augmentation
- automation
- avocation
- bifurcation
- calibration
- cancellation
- celebration
- coagulation
- cogitation
- collimation
- collocation
- combination
- commendation
- commutation
- compensation
- compilation
- complication
- conciliation
- condemnation
- condensation
- confirmation
- confiscation
- conformation
- congregation
- conjugation
- connotation
- consecration
- conservation
- consolation
- constipation
- consultation
- consummation
- continuation
- conversation
- convocation
- cooperation
- coordination
- coronation
- corporation
- correlation
- culmination
- cultivation
- decimation
- declamation
- declaration
- decoration
- dedication
- defamation
- deformation
- degradation
- dehydration
- deification
- delegation
- delineation
- demarcation
- denunciation
- deportation
- depravation
- depreciation
- depredation
- deprivation
- derivation
- desecration
- desiccation
- designation
- desolation
- desperation
- destination
- detonation
- devaluation
- devastation
- dilatation
- disinflation
- dislocation
- dispensation
- disputation
- dissertation
- dissipation
- dissociation
- distillation
- divination
- domination
- duplication
- education
- elevation
- elongation
- emanation
- embarkation
- emigration
- emulation
- equitation
- escalation
- estimation
- evacuation
- evaluation
- evocation
- excavation
- excitation
- exclamation
- exfoliation
- exhalation
- exhortation
- exhumation
- expatriation
- expectation
- expiration
- explanation
- explication
- exploitation
- exploration
- extrication
- fabrication
- fascination
- federation
- fermentation
- fibrillation
- figuration
- fluoridation
- formulation
- fumigation
- generation
- germination
- granulation
- gravitation
- habitation
- hesitation
- hibernation
- humiliation
- hyphenation
- illustration
- imitation
- immigration
- implantation
- implication
- importation
- impregnation
- imputation
- incantation
- incarnation
- inclination
- incubation
- indentation
- indexation
- indication
- indignation
- infatuation
- infestation
- infiltration
- inflammation
- information
- inhalation
- inhumation
- initiation
- innovation
- insinuation
- inspiration
- installation
- instigation
- insulation
- integration
- intimation
- intonation
- inundation
- invitation
- invocation
- irradiation
- irrigation
- irritation
- isolation
- jubilation
- laceration
- legislation
- levitation
- liberation
- limitation
- liquidation
- litigation
- lubrication
- machination
- malformation
- masturbation
- maturation
- medication
- meditation
- ministration
- mitigation
- moderation
- modulation
- molestation
- motivation
- mutilation
- navigation
- negotiation
- nomination
- obfuscation
- obligation
- observation
- occupation
- operation
- ordination
- orientation
- oscillation
- ostentation
- ovulation
- oxidation
- pagination
- penetration
- perforation
- permutation
- perpetuation
- perspiration
- perturbation
- pigmentation
- pollination
- population
- preparation
- presentation
- preservation
- proclamation
- profanation
- propagation
- protestation
- provocation
- publication
- reaffirmation
- realization
- reallocation
- recantation
- recitation
- reclamation
- reformation
- refutation
- registration
- regulation
- reiteration
- relaxation
- relocation
- remediation
- renovation
- renunciation
- reparation
- repatriation
- replication
- repudiation
- reputation
- reservation
- resignation
- respiration
- restoration
- retaliation
- retardation
- revaluation
- revelation
- revocation
- rumination
- sanitation
- saturation
- segmentation
- separation
- simulation
- speculation
- stimulation
- stipulation
- sublimation
- suffocation
- syndication
- tabulation
- termination
- titillation
- toleration
- transformation
- trepidation
- tribulation
- ulceration
- usurpation
- vaccination
- vacillation
- validation
- vegetation
- veneration
- ventilation
- vindication
- visitation
- appalachian
- gastrulation
- palpitation
- subluxation
- ionization
5 syllables
- manipulation
- abomination
- acceleration
- accumulation
- adjudication
- adulteration
- amalgamation
- amelioration
- annihilation
- anticipation
- articulation
- assimilation
- capitulation
- codification
- cohabitation
- decapitation
- deceleration
- degeneration
- deliberation
- demodulation
- denomination
- desalination
- differentiation
- disaffirmation
- discontinuation
- echolocation
- edification
- ejaculation
- elaboration
- elimination
- emancipation
- enumeration
- equivocation
- eradication
- evaporation
- exacerbation
- exaggeration
- examination
- exasperation
- exhilaration
- exoneration
- facilitation
- gasification
- illumination
- imagination
- inactivation
- inauguration
- inhabitation
- inoculation
- insemination
- intimidation
- intoxication
- invalidation
- misinformation
- modification
- notification
- obliteration
- organization
- origination
- ossification
- pacification
- purification
- ramification
- ratification
- recuperation
- regeneration
- rejuvenation
- remuneration
- solicitation
- unification
- verification
- vilification
- amortization
- canonization
- civilization
- colonization
- demonization
- deregulation
- equalization
- immunization
- legalization
- localization
- maximization
Examples of "approximation" in lyrics
See how approximation is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"successive approximation"
AOL — AOL -
"cricothyroid approximation"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- alleviation
- the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
- coloration
- the timbre of a musical sound; "the recording fails to capture the true color of the original music" appearance with
- incrustation
- the formation of a crust a hard outer layer that covers something a decorative coating of contrasting material that is
- inflation
- a general and progressive increase in prices
- manipulation
- exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "approximation" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like coloration, inflation, alleviation create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "approximation" has 5 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.