abnegating

Meanings

• verb

  giving up or renouncing something, especially for religious or moral reasons

  - "He took an oath of abnegation, giving up all worldly pleasures."
  - "The monks practiced abnegation as part of their religious devotion."

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Variants

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abnegate , abnegated , abnegates , abnegating , abnegator , abnegators , self-abnegating

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'abnegare', meaning 'to deny or renounce'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'abnegation' is often used in religious and moral contexts, but it can also be used more generally to describe giving up or renouncing anything, not just worldly possessions or desires.

2. The concept of abnegation has been explored in various forms of art, including literature, music, and film.

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Related Concepts

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1. asceticism: a lifestyle characterized by the denial of worldly pleasures or material possessions

2. self-denial: the act of giving up or renouncing something, often for moral or religious reasons

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Culture

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In literature, abnegation is a common theme in religious and moral stories, where characters give up worldly possessions or desires for a higher purpose. It is also a concept explored in philosophy, particularly in discussions of self-denial and asceticism.

How to Memorize "abnegating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of giving up or renouncing something, such as an image of a monk giving away his possessions or a person burning their worldly desires in a symbolic gesture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abnegation' with the concept of giving up or renouncing something, such as linking it to the idea of self-denial or religious devotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Latin root 'abnegare' and associating it with the meaning 'to deny or renounce'.

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