damnation
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Noun — Eternal punishment, especially in a religious sense; the state of being condemned.
How to use damnation
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Etymology
From Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio, from the same root as "damn."
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What does “damnation” mean?
The word “damnation” means eternal punishment, especially in a religious sense; the state of being condemned. In plain terms, religious condemnation to eternal punishment, or an old-fashioned exclamation of anger.
How do you pronounce “damnation”?
“Damnation” is pronounced dam-NAY-shuhn (/dæmˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “damnation” in a sentence?
Here is “damnation” used in a sentence: “The preacher warned of eternal damnation for the unrepentant.”
What part of speech is “damnation”?
Depending on how it is used, “damnation” can be a noun and an interjection.
Where does the word “damnation” come from?
The word “damnation” comes from Latin. From Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio, from the same root as "damn.".
How many meanings does “damnation” have?
“Damnation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: eternal punishment, especially in a religious sense; the state of being condemned.