admonition

Meanings

• Noun

  A warning or advice given in serious or formal language.

  - "The teacher gave an admonition to the students for talking during class."
  - "The coach gave an admonition to the team before the game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with admonition
monition , otion , vision

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Variants

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admonition , admonitions

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Etymology

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From Old French 'admoner' meaning 'to advise, to warn'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'admonition' is derived from the Old French word 'admoner', which means 'to advise' or 'to warn'.

2. The longest recorded use of the word 'admonition' in English literature is in 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

3. In some cultures, giving an admonition is seen as a sign of respect and concern for the well-being of others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Advice: Advice is a recommendation or suggestion made by one person to another. It is often given with the intention of helping the other person make a decision or solve a problem.

2. Warning: A warning is an expression of concern or a notification of danger. It is often given to prevent harm or damage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'admonition' is often used to convey serious or solemn warnings or advice. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus delivers an admonition to the Roman senators before they assassinate Caesar.

How to Memorize "admonition"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Awesome Warning, Meaning Advice'.

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