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sacrosanctity

sac·ro·sanct
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sak-roh-sangkt]
    • /ˈsæk roʊˌsæŋkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sak-roh-sangkt]
    • /ˈsæk roʊˌsæŋkt/

Definitions of sacrosanctity word

  • adjective sacrosanctity extremely sacred or inviolable: a sacrosanct chamber in the temple. 1
  • adjective sacrosanctity not to be entered or trespassed upon: She considered her home office sacrosanct. 1
  • adjective sacrosanctity above or beyond criticism, change, or interference: a manuscript deemed sacrosanct. 1
See all 3 definitions of sacrosanctity

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Origin of sacrosanctity

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605, sacrosanct is from the Latin word sacrō sānctus made holy by sacred rite. See sacred, saint

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Parts of speech for Sacrosanctity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Sacrosanctity

sacrosanctity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for sacrosanctity

noun sacrosanctity

  • asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
  • inviolability — prohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration: an inviolable sanctuary; an inviolable promise.
  • divineness — The quality of being divine; divinity.
All 3 Synonyms of sacrosanctity

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