profane

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving secular matters, especially matters of the material world as opposed to the spiritual.

  - "Profane language is not allowed in this sacred place."
  - "The profane world of business and commerce."

• adjective

  Desecrating or showing disrespect towards something considered sacred.

  - "Profane acts against religious symbols are punishable by law."
  - "Profane gestures during a funeral are disrespectful."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈfeɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

consecrate , sanctify , holy , sacred

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Synonyms

abase , adulterate , degrade , demean , misapply , misuse , pervert , defile , unhallow , debased , ignoble , inappropriate , lewd , mean , obscene , offensive , uncouth , vulgar , godless , impious , irreligious , irreverent , secular , temporal , ungodly , unhallowed , unholy , unsanctified , wicked , worldly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with profane
chaffane , jaffa , maffia , raffine , safeguard , waffle

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Variants

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profane , profaned , profaner , profaners , profanes , profaning , profanely , profaneness , profanenesses

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Forms

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profaner, profaning, profaned, profanes, profanely

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Etymology

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From Old French 'profan', meaning 'outside the temple', from 'profanare' meaning 'to violate a temple'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'profane' has been used in various religious contexts throughout history, including in the Bible and in the works of religious scholars.

2. In some cultures, profane gestures or symbols are considered to be deeply offensive and disrespectful.

3. The concept of the profane has been explored in various works of literature and art, including Dante's Inferno and Milton's Paradise Lost.

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Related Concepts

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1. sacred: The opposite of profane, referring to anything that is considered holy, spiritual, or set apart for religious purposes.

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Culture

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The term 'profane' has been used throughout history to refer to anything that is not considered sacred or religious. It can be used to describe actions, language, or objects that are secular or material in nature. In literature and art, the concept of the profane has been explored in various ways, from the satirical to the serious.

How to Memorize "profane"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'profane' as an adjective describing something material or secular, such as a bustling city market or a busy office. Imagine the contrast between the profane world and the sacred or spiritual realm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'profane' with the idea of something being outside the temple or beyond the sacred realm. Remember that it refers to the material or secular world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter 'P' in profane stands for 'prosaic' or 'material', helping you remember its meaning.

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