profanity

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  An offensive or obscene word or phrase.

  - "He used profanity during the argument."
  - "The profanity in the movie was censored."
  - "Profanity is not allowed in public places."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with profanity
vagabond , profound , resound , hound , bound

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Profanum (Latin) : Profane, unholy.
   

2. Profiteer (English) : A person who makes large profits, especially from a business or situation that is not ethical.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Proficiency (English) : Competence or skill in an area.
   

2. Profanum (Latin) : Profane, unholy.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of profanity that leads to same result
profanities , profanity

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Forms

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profane, profanes, profanely

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin profanus, meaning 'secular, unholy'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest profanity in the English language is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means 'a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica particles.'

2. The first recorded use of the word 'profanity' in English was in the 14th century.

3. Profanity is often used as a way to express strong emotions, such as anger, frustration, or excitement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obscenity: A more specific type of profanity that refers to sexually explicit language or imagery.

2. Blasphemy: The act of insulting or showing contempt for God or religious beliefs.

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Culture

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Profanity has been used throughout history in various forms of art, literature, and music to shock, offend, and express emotion. In some contexts, it can be seen as a sign of rebellion or defiance.

How to Memorize "profanity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where someone is using profanity in an inappropriate setting, such as a church or a classroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'profanity' with the idea of disrespect or lack of reverence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'P is for Profane, O is for Offensive, F is for Filthy, A is for Abusive, N is for Nasty, I is for Insulting, T is for Taboo, Y is for Yucky.'

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