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Etymology of the English word abominate

the English word abominate
derived from the Church Latin word abominatio (aversion, detestation, loathing)
derived from the Latin word abominari (to abominate; to regard as an ill omen; avert; avert)
derived from the Latin word omen (omen, sign; token)
using the Latin prefix ab- (away; wrongly, badly)
derived from the Latin word abominatus (abominated, detested; accursed)
derived from the Latin word abominare (avert; avert)
derived from the Latin word ab (away; away from)
derived from the Latin word omen (omen, sign; token)

Date

The earliest known usage of abominate in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

abominated, abominating

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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