Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

damnation

/dæmˈneɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.95 in modern English

Syllables: damna-tion
IPA: /dæmˈneɪʃən/

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future, or the punishment itself.

Countable; Uncountable

intj

Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.

Example Sentences

"Oh damnation! The window doesn't shut!"
""Damnation!" he yelled, spinning round. "He's shot the box out of my hand!""

Etymology

From Middle English dampnacioun, from Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: dampnacioun, dampnacion, damnatio

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /dæmˈneɪʃən/
British English: /dæmˈneɪʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

damnations (plural)

Derived Forms

nondamnation predamnation

Phrases

damnation of memory

Synonyms

censure dispraise reprehension attainder attainture attaintment blame condemnation condemning damnation disapprobation disapproval

Antonyms

salvation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce damnation?: The recorded pronunciation is /dæmˈneɪʃən/.
What does damnation mean?: The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
Where does damnation come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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