How Do You Spell EXCOMMUNICATING?

Pronunciation: [ɛkskəmjˈuːnɪkˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Excommunicating is spelled with a combination of Latin and Greek roots. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' and 'communicate' comes from 'communicatus', meaning 'to share'. The suffix '-ing' indicates the present participle of a verb. The pronunciation of this word is /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/. The stress falls on the second syllable, 'mu', which is pronounced as. 'kyu:' sound. The 'ex-' is pronounced like 'eks'. Therefore, the word means 'to officially exclude someone from a church or religious community.'

EXCOMMUNICATING Meaning and Definition

1. Excommunicating refers to the act of formally excluding or expelling an individual from a religious community, usually resulting from an official decree or decision by religious authorities. This process is primarily carried out by religious leaders or governing bodies and is grounded in religious doctrine and principles.

   The intent behind excommunicating someone is to censure or sever their relationship with the religious community in response to a perceived violation of the community's beliefs, values, or rules. This exclusion can vary in severity and may carry different consequences depending on the specific religious tradition. In some cases, excommunication may result in the individual being denied participation in religious rituals, sacraments, or sacramental life. Furthermore, the person often forfeits their membership in the religious community, losing their rights and privileges as a member.

   The reasons for excommunicating someone can vary widely and are typically determined by the religious institution's rules and guidelines. These reasons may include heresy, blasphemy, apostasy, schism, or engaging in actions deemed morally objectionable by the religious community.

   Excommunication holds significant spiritual and social implications for individuals, as they are deemed alienated or separated from their religious community. The process is often considered a form of discipline, aiming to correct behavior, maintain religious purity, or preserve the unity and integrity of the religious group. However, some religious institutions have also seen changes over time, adopting less strict forms of expulsion or focusing on reconciliation and forgiveness, rather than permanent exclusion.

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Etymology of EXCOMMUNICATING

The word "excommunicating" is derived from the Latin term "excommunicāre". It is a combination of two Latin words: "ex", meaning "out" or "away", and "communicāre", meaning "to share" or "to join". The word originated in the context of the Christian Church and refers to the act of formally excluding or removing someone from the communion and fellowship of the Church.

Similar spelling words for EXCOMMUNICATING

• excommunicate,
• excommunication.

Plural form of EXCOMMUNICATING is EXCOMMUNICATINGS

Conjugate verb Excommunicating

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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