damnation

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /dæmˈneɪʃən/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

damnation (countable and uncountable, plural damnations)

  1. The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
  2. (religion) Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself.

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Interjection

damnation

  1. Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.
    Oh damnation! The window doesn't shut!

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin damnātiōnem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /da.na.sjɔ̃/, /dɑ.na.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

damnation f (plural damnations)

  1. damnation

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