How Do You Spell ABOMINATE?

Pronunciation: [ɐbˈɒmɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "abominate" is spelled with the letter "b" and not "p" because it is derived from the Latin word "abominatus," which is spelled with a "b." The phonetic transcription for this word is /əˈbɑːmɪneɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "a" in "about," while the second syllable is pronounced like "min" and the third syllable like "nate." "Abominate" means to hate or loathe intensely.

ABOMINATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Abominate is a transitive verb that refers to having an intense and extreme hatred or disgust for something or someone. The term is typically used to describe a strong aversion towards a particular situation, action, idea, belief, or individual. It signifies a deep repugnance, abhorrence, or loathing towards the object of one's feelings.

    When someone abominates something, they have a profound detestation or loathing towards it, often viewing it as morally repugnant or deeply objectionable. The feeling of abomination is usually characterized by a visceral, emotional reaction, accompanied by a strong desire to distance oneself from the source of aversion.

    A person may abominate various things, such as violence, cruelty, injustice, discrimination, or even certain foods or smells. This strong feeling of abomination can lead to a desire to actively oppose or avoid the object or situation being despised.

    In summary, the term "abominate" signifies a powerful and intense feeling of hatred or disgust towards something or someone. It embodies a deep aversion and revulsion that prompts a strong desire to distance oneself from the object of abomination.

Common Misspellings for ABOMINATE

Etymology of ABOMINATE

The word abominate originated from the Latin word abominatus, which is the past participle of abominari. Abominari can be further broken down into ab meaning away and ominari meaning to regard with horror. From this Latin root, abominate emerged in Middle English around the 16th century, carrying the meaning of to detest or loathe intensely.

Similar spelling words for ABOMINATE

Conjugate verb Abominate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have abominated
you would have abominated
he/she/it would have abominated
we would have abominated
they would have abominated
I would have abominate
you would have abominate
he/she/it would have abominate
we would have abominate
they would have abominate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been abominating
you would have been abominating
he/she/it would have been abominating
we would have been abominating
they would have been abominating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would abominate
you would abominate
he/she/it would abominate
we would abominate
they would abominate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be abominating
you would be abominating
he/she/it would be abominating
we would be abominating
they would be abominating

FUTURE

I will abominate
you will abominate
he/she/it will abominate
we will abominate
they will abominate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be abominating
you will be abominating
he/she/it will be abominating
we will be abominating
they will be abominating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have abominated
you will have abominated
he/she/it will have abominated
we will have abominated
they will have abominated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been abominating
you will have been abominating
he/she/it will have been abominating
we will have been abominating
they will have been abominating

IMPERATIVE

you abominate
we let´s abominate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to abominate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was abominating
you were abominating
he/she/it was abominating
we were abominating
they were abominating

PAST PARTICIPLE

abominated

PAST PERFECT

I had abominated
you had abominated
he/she/it had abominated
we had abominated
they had abominated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been abominating
you had been abominating
he/she/it had been abominating
we had been abominating
they had been abominating

PRESENT

I abominate
you abominate
he/she/it abominates
we abominate
they abominate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am abominating
you are abominating
he/she/it is abominating
we are abominating
they are abominating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

abominating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have abominated
you have abominated
he/she/it has abominated
we have abominated
they have abominated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been abominating
you have been abominating
he/she/it has been abominating
we have been abominating
they have been abominating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it abominate

SIMPLE PAST

I abominated
you abominated
he/she/it abominated
we abominated
they abominated

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