contemption

English

Etymology

From Latin contemptio.

Noun

contemption (plural contemptions)

  1. Synonym of contempt

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French contemption, from Latin contemptio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tɑ̃p.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

contemption f (plural contemptions)

  1. contemption
    Synonyms: contemnement, mépris

Further reading

Middle French

Etymology

From Latin contemptio.

Noun

contemption f (plural contemptions)

  1. contemption
    Synonym: contemnement

Descendants

  • French: contemption

Further reading

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