English Explanatory Dictionary

abnegation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

Pronunciation

ăb.nĭgāʹshən /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abnegation.wav

Word forms

abnegation abnegations

Etymology

First attested before 1398. From Middle English abnegacioun, borrowed from Late Latin abnegātiō, from abnegō (“refuse, deny”), from ab (“off”) + negō (“deny; refuse, say no”). Compare French abnégation.

Synonyms

repudiation self-denial denial renunciation abnegation declination disapproval dissension nonapproval nonassent nonconsent prohibition refusal rejection unapproval unconsent

Related words

abnegate abnegator abnegatory

Derived words

self-abnegation
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