Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wreckovation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: wreck-o-va-tion
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The style of renovations which historic Catholic cathedrals, churches, and oratories have undergone since Vatican II and which some Catholics oppose.

Countable; Derogatory; Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of wreck + renovation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

wreckovations (plural)

Phrases

Vatican II pre-conciliar

Frequently Paired Words

wreckreation tradcath Vatican II pre-conciliar

Questions

What does wreckovation mean?: The style of renovations which historic Catholic cathedrals, churches, and oratories have undergone since Vatican II and which some Catholics oppose.
Where does wreckovation come from?: Blend of wreck + renovation.

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