How Do You Spell ANATHEMATISE?

Pronunciation: [ɐnˈaθɪmˌata͡ɪz] (IPA)

"Anathematise" is a word that is spelled somewhat surprisingly. It is pronounced /əˈnaθəmətaɪz/ and has a Greek origin. The spelling may appear difficult to some, but is actually phonetically sound. The first "a" is pronounced as a schwa sound, while the "th" is a voiced dental fricative. The "ma" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, and the last two syllables rhyme with "ties". The verb means to curse or condemn, often as a religious or ritual act.

ANATHEMATISE Meaning and Definition

1. "Anathematize" is a verb that refers to the act of pronouncing a formal curse or excommunication upon someone or something. It is often used in a religious or spiritual context, particularly within Christianity. When someone anathematizes another person or an object, they are denouncing or condemning them in a drastic and public manner.

   The term has its roots in ancient Greek, where "anathema" meant a formal declaration or religious ban. In the context of anathematizing, it signifies the proclamation of a person or object being severely disapproved or rejected by a particular religious or social group.

   Anathematization can be seen as a powerful disciplinary measure within religious institutions. It is commonly used to marginalize individuals or ideas that go against established doctrines or teachings, branding them as dangerous or heretical. By anathematizing, religious authorities aim to separate and alienate those who are deemed to challenge the accepted beliefs or practices of a particular faith community.

   The act of anathematizing is often associated with delivering a curse or invoking divine punishment, which adds to its perceived severity. Anathematization serves as a cautionary measure to deter others from adopting or supporting the ideas or individuals that have been condemned.

   In summary, anathematize is a verb used to describe the public and formal denouncement, condemnation, or exile of a person or object, usually within a religious or spiritual context. Its purpose is to assert the rejection of specific beliefs, practices, or individuals by a particular religious or social group and often involves a pronouncement of divine punishment or curse.

2. To pronounce a curse against; to excommunicate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ANATHEMATISE

• znathematise
• snathematise
• wnathematise
• qnathematise
• abathematise
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• ahathematise
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• ansthematise
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• anatgematise

Etymology of ANATHEMATISE

The word "anathematize" is derived from the Greek terms "anathema" (ἀνάθεμα) and "-ize" (-ίζειν). "Anathema" refers to a formal curse or ban pronounced by ecclesiastical authorities, especially in religious contexts. It originally comes from the Greek verb "anatithēmi" (ἀνατίθεμαι), meaning "to set up" or "to dedicate". The suffix "-ize" is used to form verbs in English that mean "to make" or "to cause to become". Hence, "anathematize" means to pronounce or impose an anathema or curse upon someone or something.

Similar spelling words for ANATHEMATISE

• Anthemion,
• anathematize,
• antimatter,
• anathemise,
• antiemetic,
• anathemize.

Conjugate verb Anathematise

CONDITIONAL

I would anathematise

we would anathematise

you would anathematise

he/she/it would anathematise

they would anathematise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have anathematise

you would have anathematise

he/she/it would have anathematise

we would have anathematise

they would have anathematise

FUTURE

I will anathematise

we will anathematise

you will anathematise

he/she/it will anathematise

they will anathematise

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have anathematised

we will have anathematised

you will have anathematised

he/she/it will have anathematised

they will have anathematised

IMPERATIVE

you anathematise

we let´s anathematise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to anathematise

PAST

I anathematised

we anathematised

you anathematised

he/she/it anathematised

they anathematised

PAST PARTICIPLE

anathematised

PAST PERFECT

I had anathematised

we had anathematised

you had anathematised

he/she/it had anathematised

they had anathematised

PRESENT

I anathematise

we anathematise

you anathematise

he/she/it anathematises

they anathematise

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

anathematising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have anathematised

we have anathematised

you have anathematised

he/she/it has anathematised

they have anathematised

I am anathematising

we are anathematising

you are anathematising

he/she/it is anathematising

they are anathematising

I was anathematising

we were anathematising

you were anathematising

he/she/it was anathematising

they were anathematising

I will be anathematising

we will be anathematising

you will be anathematising

he/she/it will be anathematising

they will be anathematising

I have been anathematising

we have been anathematising

you have been anathematising

he/she/it has been anathematising

they have been anathematising

I had been anathematising

we had been anathematising

you had been anathematising

he/she/it had been anathematising

they had been anathematising

I will have been anathematising

we will have been anathematising

you will have been anathematising

he/she/it will have been anathematising

they will have been anathematising

I would have anathematised

we would have anathematised

you would have anathematised

he/she/it would have anathematised

they would have anathematised

I would be anathematising

we would be anathematising

you would be anathematising

he/she/it would be anathematising

they would be anathematising

I would have been anathematising

we would have been anathematising

you would have been anathematising

he/she/it would have been anathematising

they would have been anathematising