'abominable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abominabilis,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'ominari' meant 'to forebode or predict.'

'abominabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'abominable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abominable' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to forebode something evil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'detestable or loathsome.'