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sacredness

sa·cred
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sey-krid]
    • /ˈseɪ krɪd/
    • /ˈseɪ.krɪd.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sey-krid]
    • /ˈseɪ krɪd/

Definitions of sacredness word

  • adjective sacredness devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated. 1
  • adjective sacredness entitled to veneration or religious respect by association with divinity or divine things; holy. 1
  • adjective sacredness pertaining to or connected with religion (opposed to secular or profane): sacred music; sacred books. 1
  • adjective sacredness reverently dedicated to some person, purpose, or object: a morning hour sacred to study. 1
  • adjective sacredness regarded with reverence: the sacred memory of a dead hero. 1
  • adjective sacredness secured against violation, infringement, etc., as by reverence or sense of right: sacred oaths; sacred rights. 1

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Origin of sacredness

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English, orig. past participle of sacren to consecrate < Latin sacrāre to devote, derivative of sacer holy; see -ed2

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Parts of speech for Sacredness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sacredness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

sacredness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sacredness

noun sacredness

  • asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
  • holiness — the quality or state of being holy; sanctity.
  • inviolability — prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise.
  • divineness — The quality of being divine; divinity.
  • godliness — conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.

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