Profanation

Pronunciation: /prəˌfænˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of profanation

noun the action of showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things

Example Sentences

A1 Profanation is the act of treating something sacred with disrespect.

A2 The profanation of the church caused outrage among the community.

B1 The vandalism of the cemetery was seen as a profanation of the dead.

B2 The artist's controversial exhibit was considered by some as a profanation of traditional art.

C1 The desecration of the ancient temple was seen as a profound act of profanation.

C2 The profanation of the sacred site sparked a heated debate among historians and religious scholars.

Examples of profanation in a Sentence

formal The profanation of sacred artifacts is considered a serious offense in many cultures.

informal I can't believe someone would commit such a profanation in a place of worship.

slang That guy's actions were a total profanation of everything we hold dear.

figurative The graffiti on the historical monument was a profanation of our shared history.

Grammatical Forms of profanation

• plural: profanations
• comparative: more profane
• superlative: most profane
• present tense: profanes
• future tense: will profane
• perfect tense: have profaned
• continuous tense: profaning
• singular: profanation
• positive degree: profane
• infinitive: profane
• gerund: profaning
• participle: profaned

Origin and Evolution of profanation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'profanation' originated from the Latin word 'profanatio', which means to desecrate or treat something sacred with disrespect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'profanation' has retained its original meaning of disrespecting something sacred, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any act of irreverence or disrespect towards something considered holy or sacred.