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sacrosanctity

|sac-ro-sanc-ti-ty|

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/ˌsækroʊˈsæŋktɪti/

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/ˌsækrəʊˈsæŋktɪti/

sacred inviolability

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sacrosanctity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sacrōsānctus,' where 'sacrō-' meant 'sacred' and 'sānctus' meant 'holy.'

Historical Evolution

'sacrōsānctus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'sacrosanctitas,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sacrosanctity.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sacred and holy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being sacred or inviolable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being sacred or inviolable.

The sacrosanctity of the ancient temple was respected by all.

Synonyms

Antonyms

profanitydesecration

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45