Added 9 October 2026
abomination
/əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun
In Latin: abōminātiō Wiktionary
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- An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred
- A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.
Origin
From Middle English abominacioun, from Middle French abomination (“horror, disgust”), from Late Latin abōminātiō, abōminātiōnem (“abomination”) Doublet of abominatio.
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