REPROBATE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Reprobate

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a verb): from Latin reprobat- ‘disapproved’, from the verb reprobare, from re- (expressing reversal) + probare ‘approve’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɛprəbeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an unprincipled person

Short Definition:

unprincipled person

Examples:
  • he had to present himself as more of a lovable reprobate than a spirit of corruption
Definition:

(in Calvinism) a sinner who is not of the elect and is predestined to damnation.

Short Definition:

(in Calvinism) sinner who is not of elect and is predestined to damnation

Word: Reprobate

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɛprəbeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

unprincipled

Short Definition:

unprincipled

Examples:
  • reprobate behaviour
Definition:

(in Calvinism) predestined to damnation.

Short Definition:

(in Calvinism) predestined to damnation

Word: Reprobate

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɛprəbeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

express or feel disapproval of

Short Definition:

express or feel disapproval of

Examples:
  • his neighbours reprobated his method of proceeding

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