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- [uh-noint]
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
- /əˈnɔɪntmənt/
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- [uh-noint]
- /əˈnɔɪnt/
Definitions of anointment word
- verb with object anointment to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to. 1
- verb with object anointment to smear with any liquid. 1
- verb with object anointment 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 anointment to dedicate to the service of God. 1
- noun anointment The act of anointing with oil or other liquids. 1
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Origin of anointment
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 Anointment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anointment 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.
According to our data about 64% 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.
anointment usage trend in Literature
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