syn — an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪn/
Example Sentences
- It would be a sin to waste such delicious pizza!
- She confessed her sins to the priest.
- My grandmother thinks sleeping past 9 AM is a sin.
syn
NOUN[/sɪn/]
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
a hooded figure reaches out to grab golden sacred vessels from the holy altar. The person's eyes show greed as they clutch the religious treasures to their chest. Divine light from stained glass windows seems to fade as the theft occurs. Dark shadows appear to grow around the thief as they violate the sacred space. Other worshippers in the background gasp and point in horror at the sacrilegious act. an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'syn' meaning 'together' or 'with,' used as a prefix in countless English words to indicate unity, cooperation, or simultaneous action.
Breakdown
syn- (together/with) - a Greek prefix that combines with other roots to form words like synthesis, synchronize, and synonym
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📝Examples
“It would be a sin to waste such delicious pizza!”
“She confessed her sins to the priest.”
“My grandmother thinks sleeping past 9 AM is a sin.”
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