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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/
Definitions of unprofane word
- adjective unprofane characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious. 1
- adjective unprofane not devoted to holy or religious purposes; unconsecrated; secular (opposed to sacred). 1
- adjective unprofane unholy; heathen; pagan: profane rites. 1
- adjective unprofane not initiated into religious rites or mysteries, as persons. 1
- adjective unprofane common or vulgar. 1
- verb with object unprofane to misuse (anything that should be held in reverence or respect); defile; debase; employ basely or unworthily. 1
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Origin of unprofane
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (adj.) < Latin profānus literally, before (outside of) the temple; replacing Middle English prophane < Medieval Latin prophānus desecrated (see pro-1, fane); (v.) < Latin profānāre, derivative of profānus; replacing Middle English prophanen < Medieval Latin prophānāre to desecrate
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Parts of speech for Unprofane
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unprofane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
unprofane usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unprofane
adj unprofane
adjective unprofane
- anointed — chosen officially to do an important job
- beatified — to make blissfully happy.
- enshrined — Simple past tense and past participle of enshrine.
- enthroned — Formally placed in a position.
- glorified — to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
Antonyms for unprofane
adjective unprofane
- condemned — A condemned man or woman is going to be executed.
- desecrated — to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
- disapproved — Simple past tense and past participle of disapprove.
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