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- [uhngk-shuh n]
- /ˈʌŋk ʃən/
- /ʌŋkʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhngk-shuh n]
- /ˈʌŋk ʃən/
Definitions of unction word
- noun unction the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration. 2
- noun unction an act of anointing, especially as a medical treatment or religious rite. 1
- noun unction an unguent or ointment; salve. 1
- noun unction something soothing or comforting. 1
- noun unction an excessive, affected, sometimes cloying earnestness or fervor in manner, especially in speaking. 1
- noun unction Religion. the oil used in religious rites, as in anointing the sick or dying. the shedding of a divine or spiritual influence upon a person. the influence shed. extreme unction. 1
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Origin of unction
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English unctioun < Latin ūnctiōn (stem of ūnctiō) anointing, besmearing, equivalent to ūnct(us) (past participle of ung(u)ere to smear, anoint) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Unction
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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unction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unction
noun unction
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- balsam — Balsam is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from certain trees or bushes and used to make medicines and perfumes.
- cerate — a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
- chrism — a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
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