reprobation
UK[ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən]US[ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən]
n
severe disapproval or criticism of someone, especially on moral grounds.
n
the state of being condemned or rejected by god.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
prob
ation
re
again, intensive
prob
test, prove
ation
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'reprobation' originates from the latin verb 'reprobare', meaning 'to disapprove, reject, or condemn'. this verb itself is a compound of the intensive prefix 're-' and 'probare' (to test, prove good). the core root 'prob-' is linked to the latin 'probus' (good, virtuous), which traces back to the proto-indo-european root pro-bhwo- meaning 'being in front' or 'thriving'. thus, the literal sense is 'to prove or test again and find lacking'. over time, this evolved from a general sense of rejection to specifically denote strong moral censure or, in theological contexts, divine condemnation, reflecting a judgment of failing to meet a standard of goodness.
Analysis
Structure: re (again, intensive) + prob (test, prove) + ation (noun suffix)
re- (latin prefix, meaning 'again' or used as an intensive); prob (latin root 'probus' meaning 'good, honest', from 'probare' meaning 'to test, prove'); -ation (latin-derived noun-forming suffix indicating an action or its result).
Examples
his actions were met with widespread reprobation from the community.
the doctrine of reprobation is a difficult concept in some theological traditions.
the editorial expressed sharp reprobation of the government's policy.