How Do You Spell ANATHEMATIZE?

Pronunciation: [ɐnˈaθɪmˌata͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "anathematize" is spelled with six syllables, and has a complex pronunciation. It is written /ˌæn.əˈθɛ.mə.taɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The stress is on the third syllable, "tha". The "a" in the second syllable sounds like the "uh" sound in "up", and the "e" in the fourth syllable sounds like the "e" in "bed". The "ti" in the fifth syllable is pronounced as "tai", and the final syllable "ze" sounds like "zai". "Anathematize" means to curse, condemn or denounce someone or something.

ANATHEMATIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Anathematize, a verb often used in religious contexts, refers to the act of pronouncing a formal curse or condemnation on someone or something. It carries the idea of solemnly denouncing and utterly rejecting an individual, group, idea, doctrine, or practice, thereby relegating it to an outcast status within the established belief system or community.

   When someone anathematizes another person or entity, they are making a deliberate and strong statement of disapproval, typically invoking divine authority or invoking a higher power to affirm their condemnation. This act is often done within religious institutions to marginalize or distance themselves from beliefs, practices, or individuals that are deemed heretical, blasphemous, or generally contrary to the established doctrine or orthodoxy.

   Anathematizing can manifest in various ways, such as pronouncing a formal curse, excommunication, or banishment. It is considered a serious and decisive action within religious communities, often signifying a rupture in beliefs or values.

   In broader contexts, beyond religion, anathematize can also be used metaphorically to describe the strong condemnation or rejection of someone or something in a non-religious context. However, its primary usage and original meaning remain rooted in religious language, highlighting the severity and authoritative nature of the condemnation.

Common Misspellings for ANATHEMATIZE

• anatematise
• anathemaise
• znathematize
• snathematize
• wnathematize
• qnathematize
• abathematize
• amathematize
• ajathematize
• ahathematize
• anzthematize
• ansthematize
• anwthematize
• anqthematize
• anarhematize
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• anathemazie
• anatamatize

Etymology of ANATHEMATIZE

The word "anathematize" derives from the Greek word "anathematizō" (ἀναθεματίζω). It is composed of two elements:

1. "Ana-" is a prefix in Greek meaning "up", "back", or "against".

2. "Thema" (θέμα) means "thing set down", "proposition", or "subject".

"Anathematize" specifically originated from the Greek term "anáthema" (ἀνάθεμα), which refers to a dedicated or set apart thing, often associated with a religious excommunication or curse. Over time, "anathematizō" came to denote the act of pronouncing an anathema or formally condemning someone or something. The word was eventually adapted into English with a similar meaning.

Similar spelling words for ANATHEMATIZE

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

Conjugate verb Anathematize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have anathematized

you would have anathematized

he/she/it would have anathematized

we would have anathematized

they would have anathematized

I would have anathematize

you would have anathematize

he/she/it would have anathematize

we would have anathematize

they would have anathematize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been anathematizing

you would have been anathematizing

he/she/it would have been anathematizing

we would have been anathematizing

they would have been anathematizing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would anathematize

you would anathematize

he/she/it would anathematize

we would anathematize

they would anathematize

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be anathematizing

you would be anathematizing

he/she/it would be anathematizing

we would be anathematizing

they would be anathematizing

FUTURE

I will anathematize

you will anathematize

he/she/it will anathematize

we will anathematize

they will anathematize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be anathematizing

you will be anathematizing

he/she/it will be anathematizing

we will be anathematizing

they will be anathematizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have anathematized

you will have anathematized

he/she/it will have anathematized

we will have anathematized

they will have anathematized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been anathematizing

you will have been anathematizing

he/she/it will have been anathematizing

we will have been anathematizing

they will have been anathematizing

IMPERATIVE

you anathematize

we let´s anathematize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to anathematize

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was anathematizing

you were anathematizing

he/she/it was anathematizing

we were anathematizing

they were anathematizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

anathematized

PAST PERFECT

I had anathematized

you had anathematized

he/she/it had anathematized

we had anathematized

they had anathematized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been anathematizing

you had been anathematizing

he/she/it had been anathematizing

we had been anathematizing

they had been anathematizing

PRESENT

I anathematize

you anathematize

he/she/it anathematizes

we anathematize

they anathematize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am anathematizing

you are anathematizing

he/she/it is anathematizing

we are anathematizing

they are anathematizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

anathematizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have anathematized

you have anathematized

he/she/it has anathematized

we have anathematized

they have anathematized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been anathematizing

you have been anathematizing

he/she/it has been anathematizing

we have been anathematizing

they have been anathematizing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it anathematize

SIMPLE PAST

I anathematized

you anathematized

he/she/it anathematized

we anathematized

they anathematized