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unanointed

a·noint
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-noint]
    • /əˈnɔɪnt/
    • /ˌʌnəˈnɔɪntɪd /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-noint]
    • /əˈnɔɪnt/

Definitions of unanointed word

  • verb with object unanointed to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to. 1
  • verb with object unanointed to smear with any liquid. 1
  • verb with object unanointed to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil: He anointed the new high priest. 1
  • verb with object unanointed to dedicate to the service of God. 1

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Origin of unanointed

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English anoynten, derivative of anoynt, enoynt (past participle) < Old French enoint < Latin inūnctus anointed (past participle of inungere), equivalent to in- in-2 + ung- smear with oil + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Unanointed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unanointed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

unanointed usage trend in Literature

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