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

'abominatio' transformed into the Old French word 'abominacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'abomination'.

Initially, it meant 'a bad omen', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a thing that causes disgust or hatred'.