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contemption

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin contemptio.

Noun

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contemption (plural contemptions)

  1. Synonym of contempt
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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French contemption, from Latin contemptio.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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contemption f (plural contemptions)

  1. contemption
    Synonyms: contemnement, mépris
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Further reading

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Middle French

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Etymology

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From Latin contemptio.

Noun

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contemption f (plural contemptions)

  1. contemption
    Synonym: contemnement
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Descendants

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  • French: contemption

Further reading

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  • contemption on Dictionnaire du Moyen Français (1330–1500) (in French)