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- [sur-muh n]
- /ˈsɜr mən/
- /ˈsɜː.mən/
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- [sur-muh n]
- /ˈsɜr mən/
Definitions of sermon word
- noun sermon a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service. 1
- noun sermon any serious speech, discourse, or exhortation, especially on a moral issue. 1
- noun sermon a long, tedious speech. 1
- noun sermon religious speech 1
- noun sermon moralizing speech 1
- noun sermon long boring speech 1
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Origin of sermon
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English < Medieval Latin sermōn- (stem of sermō) speech from pulpit, Latin: discourse, equivalent to ser- (base of serere to link up, organize) + -mōn- noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Sermon
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preposition
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sermon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sermon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sermon
noun sermon
- apophthegm — a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim
- canticle — a nonmetrical hymn, derived from the Bible and used in the liturgy of certain Christian churches
- chalk talk — an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc, shown on a blackboard
- discourse — communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.
- gabfest — a gathering at which there is a great deal of conversation.
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