deprecatio
- noun
- /ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Archaic
:
deprecación
- During the ritual, the priest recited a deprecatio to seek protection for the community.
Examples
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In classical texts, a deprecatio expressed concern about impending disaster and appealed for its removal.
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The priest recited a deprecatio during the service.
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The senator referenced a traditional deprecatio in his speech against corruption.
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He offered a heartfelt deprecatio for his mistakes.
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During the ritual, the priest recited a deprecatio to seek protection for the community.
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In classical texts, a deprecatio expressed concern about impending disaster and appealed for its removal.
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The senator referenced a traditional deprecatio in his speech against corruption.
Synonyms
A prayer asking for protection from harm
How Urgent
7
7.6
- Archaic
195
3.9
- Formal
8
8.7
530
1.0
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Deprecatio comes from Latin parts de- 'away' and precari 'to pray', so it literally meant to 'pray away' something. A deprecatio was a short plea asking that harm or evil be removed, which is why the word now means a prayer for protection or to stop danger.