unction

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of applying a substance to something or someone

  - "He applied unction to the wound."
  - "The priest anointed the baby with unction during the baptism."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌŋkʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89011765"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unction
unction , unctionless , unctionate , unctionateable

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Variants

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unction , unctions , extreme unction , extreme unctions

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Forms

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Anointing, Anoints, Anointed, Anointing verb: anoints, anointed, anointing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'ungere' meaning 'to anoint'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unction' is also used in chemistry to describe the process of applying a substance to a surface

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Related Concepts

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1. Anointing oil: A type of oil used for anointing in religious or healing practices

2. Ablution: The act of cleansing or purifying the body

3. Unction mass: A Catholic mass where the priest anoints the sick person with oil

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Culture

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In religious contexts, unction refers to the act of anointing with oil or ointment for spiritual or healing purposes.

How to Memorize "unction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine applying oil or ointment to a wound or a person's body

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unction' with the act of applying a substance to something or someone

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'ungere' meaning 'to anoint'

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