'abomination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abominari,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'ominari' meant 'to foretell or predict.'

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

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