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- [sey-krid]
- /ˈseɪ krɪd/
- /ˈseɪ.krɪd.nəs/
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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