sacrosanct
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/ˈsækroʊˌsæŋkt/
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/ˈsækrəʊˌsæŋkt/
untouchable sacredness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sacrosanct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sacrōsānctus,' where 'sacrō-' meant 'sacred' and 'sānctus' meant 'holy.'
Historical Evolution
'sacrōsānctus' transformed into the Old French word 'sacrosanct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sacrosanct.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sacred and holy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'too important to be interfered with.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.
The tradition was considered sacrosanct by the community.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42