'abominate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abominari,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'ominari' meant 'to forebode.'

'abominari' transformed into the French word 'abominer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abominate' through Middle English.

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