Abnegation

Pronunciation: /æbˌnɛɡˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of abnegation

noun the act of renouncing or rejecting something, self-denial

Example Sentences

A1 Abnegation means self-denial or self-sacrifice.

A2 The act of abnegation is often seen as a virtue in many cultures.

B1 Her abnegation of personal desires in favor of the greater good was admirable.

B2 The character's abnegation of power for the sake of peace was a pivotal moment in the story.

C1 The monk's abnegation of worldly possessions was a testament to his dedication to his faith.

C2 The politician's abnegation of personal gain in favor of serving the people earned him widespread respect.

Examples of abnegation in a Sentence

formal The monk's life was characterized by a strict abnegation of worldly pleasures.

informal She practiced abnegation by giving up her favorite dessert for Lent.

slang Dude, that level of abnegation is just crazy!

figurative In order to achieve success, one must practice abnegation of distractions and focus on their goals.

Grammatical Forms of abnegation

• past tense: abnegated
• plural: abnegations
• comparative: more abnegating
• superlative: most abnegating
• present tense: abnegates
• future tense: will abnegate
• perfect tense: has abnegated
• continuous tense: is abnegating
• singular: abnegation
• positive degree: abnegation
• infinitive: to abnegate
• gerund: abnegating
• participle: abnegated

Origin and Evolution of abnegation

First Known Use: 1393 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abnegation' has Latin origins, derived from the Latin word 'abnegatio' which means denial or refusal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abnegation' has retained its original meaning of self-denial or renunciation, but has also come to be associated with humility and sacrifice in a more general sense.