de·lec·ta·tion \ˌdelə̇kˈtāshən; ˌdē(ˌ)lek-, di(-\noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English delectacioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French delectation, from Latin delectation-, delectatio, from delectatus + -ion-, -io -ion 1.: delight 2.: pleasure, diversion, enjoyment Synonyms:see pleasure