obsecration

Meanings

• Noun

  Act of begging or imploring fervently and persistently.

  - "His obsecration to the gods for mercy was in vain."
  - "The obsecration of the crowd for peace was ignored by the authorities."

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Rhymes

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adulation , frustration , jubilation , rueation

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Variants

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objection , objections , conscientious objection , conscientious objections

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Etymology

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From the Latin obsecrare, ob- 'toward' + secare 'to cut off' (from secessio 'a going aside'). Originally, an obsecration was a vow or pledge made by cutting off a part of one's body as a sign of devotion.

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Trivia

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1. Obsecration was used extensively in medieval European literature, particularly in religious texts and dramas.

2. In some ancient cultures, obsecration was believed to be more effective if it was accompanied by a sacrifice or offering to the deity.

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Related Concepts

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1. supplication: Similar to obsecration, supplication refers to the act of humbly asking for something, often in a religious context.

2. petition: A formal written or spoken request to an authority or organization, similar to an obsecration.

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Culture

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Obsecration has been used extensively in religious and literary contexts. In religious contexts, it refers to the act of praying or imploring a deity fervently and persistently. In literature, it can refer to a character's desperate pleas or entreaties for mercy, forgiveness, or help.

How to Memorize "obsecration"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person on their knees, hands folded, and eyes closed, deeply imploring for something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word obsecration with the image of a person begging for mercy or forgiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obsess Over Caring And Respect' to remember the meaning of obsecration.

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