"Nictation" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Nictation" Meaning

Nictation is a noun that refers to a brief period of rest or somnolence, especially in a particular activity or occupation. It can also be used to describe a brief, light sleep or doze. For example, "The cat took a nictation on the warm windowsill, stretching out its body."

"Nictation" Examples

Nictation

Verb

Nictation is a rare or obsolete verb that means to show or display something, especially the teeth, during sleep.

Examples:

The cat's tiny pink tongue nictated as it twitched in its sleep.
As the child slept, her baby doll was caught in a nictation, its plastic eyes staring at the ceiling.
In the darkness, the wolf's sharp teeth nictated, giving him the appearance of a snarling beast.
The patient's nameplate nictated in the dimly lit hospital room.
The camera's flash bulb seemed to have nictated, its burst of light illuminating the night scene.