Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

damascene conversion

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.10 in modern English

Syllables: dam-a-scene -con-ver-sion
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.

Example Sentences

"But unless there is a Damascene conversion in the Treasury, the chances of the UK Government following suit currently look slim."

Etymology

From the conversion of St. Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

Inflected Forms

Damascene conversions (plural)

Phrases

Pauline conversion

Frequently Paired Words

Pauline conversion

Questions

What does damascene conversion mean?: A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.
Where does damascene conversion come from?: From the conversion of St. Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

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