noun
Uncommon
commandment
kuh-MAHND-muhnt
Commandment (noun) means a rule regarded as issued with divine or absolute authority, especially one of the biblical Ten Commandments. Example: “The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their parents.”
noun
1
A rule regarded as issued with divine or absolute authority, especially one of the biblical Ten Commandments.
"The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their parents."
"He treated punctuality as though it were a commandment."
How to use commandment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rule handed down with strong, often religious, authority.
Common pairings
the Ten Commandments
break a commandment
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Etymology
From Old French comandement, from comander ("to command").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “commandment” mean?
The word “commandment” means a rule regarded as issued with divine or absolute authority, especially one of the biblical Ten Commandments. In plain terms, a rule handed down with strong, often religious, authority.
How do you pronounce “commandment”?
“Commandment” is pronounced kuh-MAHND-muhnt (/kəˈmændmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “commandment” in a sentence?
Here is “commandment” used in a sentence: “The fifth commandment instructs people to honor their parents.”
What part of speech is “commandment”?
“Commandment” is a noun.
Where does the word “commandment” come from?
The word “commandment” comes from Old French. From Old French comandement, from comander ("to command").
Is “commandment” a common word?
“Commandment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
