charismata

cha·ris·ma

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-riz-muh]
- /kəˈrɪz mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-riz-muh]
- /kəˈrɪz mə/

Definitions of charismata word

noun plural charismata Theology. a divinely conferred gift or power. 1
noun plural charismata a spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people. 1
noun plural charismata the special virtue of an office, function, position, etc., that confers or is thought to confer on the person holding it an unusual ability for leadership, worthiness of veneration, or the like. 1
noun charismata Plural form of charism. 1
noun charismata plural of charism. 0
noun charismata plural of charisma. 0

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Origin of charismata

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Late Latin < Greek, equivalent to char- (base of cháris favor, charízesthai to favor; akin to yearn, exhort) + -isma -ism

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Parts of speech for Charismata

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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charismata popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% 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 charismata

noun charismata

personalities — the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality.
appeals — Plural form of appeal.
allures — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of allure.

All 3 Synonyms of charismata