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- [ri-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n, -shee-]
- /rɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi-/
- /rɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-nuhn-see-ey-shuh n, -shee-]
- /rɪˌnʌn siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi-/
Definitions of renunciation word
- noun renunciation an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition: the king's renunciation of the throne. 1
- noun renunciation act of giving sth up 1
- uncountable noun renunciation The renunciation of a belief or a way of behaving is the public declaration that you reject it and have decided to stop having that belief or behaving in that way. 0
- uncountable noun renunciation The renunciation of a claim, title, or privilege is the act of officially giving it up. 0
- uncountable noun renunciation Renunciation is the act of not allowing yourself certain pleasures for moral or religious reasons. 0
- noun renunciation the act or an instance of renouncing 0
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Origin of renunciation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin renūnciātiōn- (stem of renūnciātiō) proclamation, equivalent to renūnciāt(us) (past participle of renūntiāre to renounce) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Renunciation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
renunciation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for renunciation
noun renunciation
- abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
- abdication — the act or state of abdicating; renunciation.
- abjuration — the act of abjuring.
- abnegation — a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
Antonyms for renunciation
noun renunciation
- impulsion — the act of impelling, driving onward, or pushing.
- necessitation — to make necessary or unavoidable: The breakdown of the car necessitated a change in our plans.
- enforcement — The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
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