ablutionary

ab·lu·tion

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-bloo-shuh n]
- /əˈblu ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-bloo-shuh n]
- /əˈblu ʃən/

Definitions of ablutionary word

noun ablutionary a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual. 1
noun ablutionary the liquid thus used. 1
noun ablutionary Usually, ablutions. a washing of the hands, body, etc. 1
noun ablutionary Pertaining to ablution. (From the mid 19th century.). 1

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Origin of ablutionary

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin ablūtiōn- (stem of ablūtiō), equivalent to ablūt(us), past participle of abluere (see abluent) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Ablutionary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ablutionary

ablutionary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

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Synonyms for ablutionary

adjective ablutionary

cleaning — the act of removing dirt or something undesirable

noun ablutionary

cleansing — serving or intended to cleanse

All 2 Synonyms of ablutionary