Where does “abomination” come from?
Abomination comes from Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination, from Late Latin abominationem, from Latin abominatio, derived from the verb abomino.
abomination (English): An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a...
Definitions
- An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a...
Ancestry of “abomination”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | abominacioun | distress, disgust, repulsion; An abominable or... |
| 2 | Middle French | abomination | horror, disgust |
| 3 | Late Latin | abominationem | accusative singular of abōminātiō |
| 4 | Latin | abominatio | aversion, detestation, loathing; vocative... |
| 5 | Latin | abomino | Alternative form of abōminor |