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admonitions


Meanings
  • Noun

    A warning or advice given in serious or formal language, often to correct or prevent wrongdoing.

    - "The coach gave the team admonitions before the game."
    - "The father gave his son stern admonitions about the dangers of drugs."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with admonitions
monitions , missions , missives , essions
Variants
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admonition , admonitions
Etymology
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The word 'admonition' comes from the Old French word 'admonicion', which means 'warning' or 'advice'. It is related to the Latin word 'admonere', which means 'to warn' or 'to advise'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'admonition' is often used interchangeably with the word 'warning'.

  2. In some legal contexts, an admonition is a formal warning given to a jury to pay attention and follow the instructions of the judge.

  3. The term 'admonish' is derived from the word 'admonition'.

  4. Admonitions can be given in various forms, such as written warnings or verbal reprimands.


Related Concepts
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  1. warning: A message that alerts someone to danger or potential harm.

  2. advice: A suggestion or recommendation offered to help someone make a decision or solve a problem.


Culture
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Admonitions have been used throughout history in various cultural contexts. In literature, they are often used to convey serious or solemn messages, such as in Shakespeare's plays. In art, they are depicted as symbols of caution or warning, such as in the painting 'The Admonition of the Old Man' by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. In music, admonitions are used as lyrics in songs to convey messages of caution or warning.

How to Memorize "admonitions"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a stern-faced person giving a warning or advice.
    - Visualize the word 'admonition' written out in bold letters.
    - Create a mental image of the word 'admonition' and associate it with the meaning of a warning or advice.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'admonition' with the idea of caution or warning.
    - Think of the word 'admonition' as synonymous with 'warning' or 'advice'.
    - Create a mental link between the word 'admonition' and the idea of correcting or preventing wrongdoing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'admonition' with a memorable phrase, such as 'A Dad's Monition Is To Offer Necessary Instruction'.
    - Use the acronym 'AWARE' to remember the meaning of admonition: Advice, Warning, And Recommendation Essential.


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