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- [kon-si-kreyt]
- /ˈkɒn sɪˌkreɪt/
- /ˌʌnˈkɒnsɪkreɪtɪd /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-si-kreyt]
- /ˈkɒn sɪˌkreɪt/
Definitions of unconsecrated word
- verb with object unconsecrated to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity: to consecrate a new church building. 1
- verb with object unconsecrated to make (something) an object of honor or veneration; hallow: a custom consecrated by time. 1
- verb with object unconsecrated to devote or dedicate to some purpose: a life consecrated to science. 1
- verb with object unconsecrated to admit or ordain to a sacred office, especially to the episcopate. 1
- verb with object unconsecrated to change (bread and wine) into the Eucharist. 1
- adjective unconsecrated consecrated; sacred. 1
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Origin of unconsecrated
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English consecraten < Latin consecrātus (past participle of consecrāre), equivalent to con- con- + -secr- (variant, in non-initial syllables, of sacer) sacred, holy + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Unconsecrated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unconsecrated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unconsecrated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unconsecrated
adjective unconsecrated
- deconsecrated — (of a church) having been transferred to secular use
- infidel — Religion. a person who does not accept a particular faith, especially Christianity. (in Christian use) an unbeliever, especially a Muslim. (in Muslim use) a person who does not accept the Islamic faith; kafir (def 2).
Antonyms for unconsecrated
adjective unconsecrated
- consecrated — having been made or declared sacred or holy
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