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- [prof-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌprɒf əˈneɪ ʃən/
- /prɔfəˈneɪʃn/
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- [prof-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌprɒf əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of profanation word
- noun profanation the act of profaning; desecration; defilement; debasement. 1
- noun profanation a profaning or being profaned; desecration; defilement 0
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Origin of profanation
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Late Latin profānātiōn- (stem of profānātiō) desecration, equivalent to Latin profānāt(us) (past participle of profānāre to profane) + -iōn- -ion; replacing prophanation < Middle French < Medieval Latin prophānātiō, for Late Latin profānātiō, as above
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Parts of speech for Profanation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
profanation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
profanation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for profanation
noun profanation
- abusage — wrong or improper use
- blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
- brusqueness — abrupt in manner; blunt; rough: A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return.
- catachresis — the incorrect use of words, as luxuriant for luxurious
- desecration — a desecrating or being desecrated
Top questions with profanation
- what does profanation mean?
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