absolution
/ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.85 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Governments granting absolution to the nation."
- "The true aim of medicine is not to make men virtuous; it is to safeguard and rescue them from the consequences of their vices. The physician does not preach repentance; he offers absolution."
- "the words are chosen , their sound ample , the composition full , the absolution plenteous"
Etymology
From Middle English absolucion, absolucioun, from Old French absolution, from Latin absolūtiōnem, accusative singular of absolūtiō (“acquittal”), from absolvō (“absolve”). See also absolve.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *lewh₃-, absolucion, absolution, absolūtiōnem
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/
- British English: /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/