Definitions for abnegation
ab·ne·ga·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. abnegationnoun

   the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

   "abnegation of the Holy Trinity"

2. abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciationnoun

   renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. abnegationnoun

   A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

2. Etymology: * First attested before 1398.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abnegationnoun

   Denial, renunciation.

   Etymology: abnegatio, Lat. denial, from abnego, to deny.

   The abnegation or renouncing of all his own holds and interests, and trusts of all that man is most apt to depend upon, that he may the more expeditely follow Christ. Henry Hammond, Practical Catechism.

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1. abnegation

   Denial, in ordinary English usage, has at least three meanings: asserting that any particular statement or allegation is not true (which might be accurate or inaccurate); the refusal of a request; and asserting that a true statement is not true. In psychology, denialism is a person's choice to deny reality as a way to avoid a psychologically uncomfortable truth. In psychoanalytic theory, denial is a defense mechanism in which a person is faced with a fact that is too uncomfortable to accept and rejects it instead, insisting that it is not true despite what may be overwhelming evidence. The concept of denial is important in twelve-step programs where the abandonment or reversal of denial that substance dependence is problematic forms the basis of the first, fourth, fifth, eighth and tenth steps. People who are exhibiting symptoms of a serious medical condition sometimes deny or ignore those symptoms because the idea of having a serious health problem is uncomfortable or disturbing. The American Heart Association cites denial as a principal reason that treatment of a heart attack is delayed. Because the symptoms are so varied, and often have other potential explanations, the opportunity exists for the patient to deny the emergency, often with fatal consequences. It is common for patients to delay recommended mammograms or other tests because of a fear of cancer, even though on average this worsens the long-term medical outcome.

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1. abnegation

   Abnegation is the act of giving up or denying oneself some rights, conveniences or pleasures, often as a personal sacrifice for the sake of a higher goal or the welfare of others. It can also refer to an instance of self-denial or rejection.

2. abnegation

   Abnegation is the act of rejecting, renouncing, or denying something, often as a result of ethical or moral conviction. It can also refer to self-denial or self-sacrifice, most often pertaining to personal desires and interests.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abnegationnoun

   a denial; a renunciation

2. Etymology: [L. abnegatio: cf. F. abngation.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abnegation

   A plan for securing the thing in the easiest and surest way.

Matched Categories

1. • Denial

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abnegation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abnegation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=abnegation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abnegation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=abnegation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abnegation
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnegation
7. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=abnegation