Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

examination of conscience

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.78 in modern English

Syllables: ex-am-i-na-tion of -con-science
IPA

41

Scrabble Score

23

Letters

7

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A review of one's thoughts, words, actions, and omissions for the purpose of ascertaining conformity with, or deviation from, the moral law.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

examinations of conscience (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

مُحَاسَبَة

Questions

What does examination of conscience mean?: A review of one's thoughts, words, actions, and omissions for the purpose of ascertaining conformity with, or deviation from, the moral law.

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