reprobation
reprobation · reprobations
The act of reprobatingThe act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure.
/ˌɹɛpɹəˈbeɪʃən/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure.
(countable, uncountable)The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.
(countable, uncountable)Disqualification to hold office.
More definitions
- severe disapproval
- rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell
Origin
From French réprobation, or Latin reprobatio. By surface analysis, reprobate + -ion.From French réprobation, or Latin reprobatio. By surface analysis, reprobate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: reprobations| Singular | reprobation |
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Word family
4 related wordsDerivedreprobationer
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable