How do you pronounce abnegation?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/.

Where does abnegation come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

abnegation

/ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.20 in modern English

Syllables: ab-ne-ga-tion
IPA: /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/

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Meaning

noun

A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"With abnegation of God, of his honor, and of religion, they may retain the friendship of the court."
"Tony's face expressed relief, and Nettie sat silent for a moment until the vicar said “It was a generous impulse, but it may have been a momentary one, while in the case of monk and crusader there must have been a sustaining purpose, and possibly a great abnegation, a leaving of lands and possessions.”"
"We're repeatedly told how Chilean women were "trained since early childhood for a life of virtue, faith and abnegation," how "their fate was a marriage of convenience and motherhood."

Etymology

First attested before 1398. From Middle English abnegacioun, borrowed from Latin abnegātiō, from abnegō (“refuse, deny”), from ab (“off”) + negō (“deny; refuse, say no”). Compare French abnégation.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: abnegacioun, abnegātiō

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/
British English: /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

abnegations (plural)

Phrases

self-abnegation

Frequently Paired Words

abnegate abnegator abnegatory

Synonyms

repudiation self-denial denial renunciation abnegation declination turndown disapproval dissension nonapproval nonassent nonconsent

Rhymes With

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