synderesis

syn·de·re·sis

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-duh-ree-sis]
- /ˌsɪn dəˈri sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-duh-ree-sis]
- /ˌsɪn dəˈri sɪs/

Definitions of synderesis word

noun synderesis innate knowledge of the basic principles of morality. 1
noun synderesis Christian Mysticism. the essence of the soul that unites with God. 1

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Origin of synderesis

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin syndērēsis, syntērēsis < Greek syntḗrēsis a guarding, equivalent to syntērē-, variant stem of syntēreîn to guard closely (syn- syn- + tēreîn to guard) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Synderesis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Synderesis

synderesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

synderesis usage trend in Literature

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