How Do You Spell PROFANE?

Pronunciation: [pɹəfˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "profane" is spelled P-R-O-F-A-N-E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /prəˈfeɪn/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by a stressed "a" sound in the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound. The word means to show disrespect or lack of reverence for something that is considered sacred or holy. It is important to spell words correctly in order to communicate effectively and avoid confusion.

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PROFANE Meaning and Definition

  1. Profane is an adjective that describes something as irreverent, disrespectful, or vulgar, especially in regards to religious or sacred matters. It is the opposite of sacred or holy. When something is considered profane, it goes against societal or religious norms and is often seen as offensive or improper. Profanity, the noun form of profane, is language or behavior that is considered vulgar, obscene, or blasphemous.

    In a religious context, to profane means to treat something sacred with disrespect or to desecrate it. For example, using the name of a deity in vain or mocking religious rituals can be considered profane. Profane language can also refer to the use of curse words or offensive language that is considered inappropriate in certain settings.

    However, profane can also be used to describe any behavior, language, or actions that are considered crude, crude, or lacking in taste, regardless of religious connotations. This can include vulgar jokes, offensive humor, or disrespectful treatment of others.

    Overall, profane describes anything that goes against social or religious norms, whether it is language, behavior, or actions. It is a term used to indicate something that is irreverent, vulgar, or disrespectful.

  2. • Literally, outside, and therefore not consecrated; irreverent to anything sacred; tending to bring religious things into contempt; impious; godless; impure; unholy; secular; allowed for common use.
    • To treat anything sacred with irreverence or contempt; to put to a wrong use; to pollute; to defile; to debase.

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

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Etymology of PROFANE

The word "profane" originated from the Latin word "profanare", which is derived from the combination of "pro" (meaning "before" or "forward") and "fanum" (meaning "temple" or "shrine"). Originally, in ancient Rome, the term "profanare" referred to the act of removing something from the realm of the sacred, temple, or religious context, and making it common or ordinary. Over time, the meaning of the word extended to encompass the idea of treating something sacred or holy with disrespect or irreverence, which is the sense in which "profane" is commonly used today.

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Conjugate verb Profane

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have profaned
you would have profaned
he/she/it would have profaned
we would have profaned
they would have profaned
I would have profane
you would have profane
he/she/it would have profane
we would have profane
they would have profane

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been profaning
you would have been profaning
he/she/it would have been profaning
we would have been profaning
they would have been profaning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would profane
you would profane
he/she/it would profane
we would profane
they would profane

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be profaning
you would be profaning
he/she/it would be profaning
we would be profaning
they would be profaning

FUTURE

I will profane
you will profane
he/she/it will profane
we will profane
they will profane

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be profaning
you will be profaning
he/she/it will be profaning
we will be profaning
they will be profaning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have profaned
you will have profaned
he/she/it will have profaned
we will have profaned
they will have profaned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been profaning
you will have been profaning
he/she/it will have been profaning
we will have been profaning
they will have been profaning

IMPERATIVE

you profane
we let´s profane

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to profane

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was profaning
you were profaning
he/she/it was profaning
we were profaning
they were profaning

PAST PARTICIPLE

profaned

PAST PERFECT

I had profaned
you had profaned
he/she/it had profaned
we had profaned
they had profaned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been profaning
you had been profaning
he/she/it had been profaning
we had been profaning
they had been profaning

PRESENT

I profane
you profane
he/she/it profanes
we profane
they profane

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am profaning
you are profaning
he/she/it is profaning
we are profaning
they are profaning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

profaning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have profaned
you have profaned
he/she/it has profaned
we have profaned
they have profaned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been profaning
you have been profaning
he/she/it has been profaning
we have been profaning
they have been profaning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it profane

SIMPLE PAST

I profaned
you profaned
he/she/it profaned
we profaned
they profaned

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