self-anointed

self-a·noint

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self uh-noint]
- /sɛlf əˈnɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self uh-noint]
- /sɛlf əˈnɔɪnt/

Definitions of self-anointed word

verb with object self-anointed to rub or sprinkle on; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to. 1
verb with object self-anointed to smear with any liquid. 1
verb with object self-anointed 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 self-anointed to dedicate to the service of God. 1

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Origin of self-anointed

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 Self-anointed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-anointed

self-anointed 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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