Admonition: meaning, definitions and examples
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admonition
[ ˌæd.məˈnɪʃ.ən ]
warning
A gentle or friendly reproof; a mild rebuke; a reminder of a fault or duty; cautionary advice or warning.
Synonyms
advice, rebuke, reminder, reproof, warning
Examples of usage
- He received a gentle admonition from his teacher for being late to class.
- She ignored the admonition to wear a helmet while biking and ended up with a head injury.
- The sign on the cliff provided a clear admonition to stay away from the edge.
- The supervisor's admonition to double-check the calculations helped prevent a costly error.
- The admonition to always lock the door at night was emphasized by the recent break-ins in the neighborhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "admonition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 advertência
🇮🇳 चेतावनी
🇩🇪 Ermahnung
🇮🇩 peringatan
🇺🇦 застереження
🇵🇱 upomnienie
🇯🇵 忠告 (ちゅうこく)
🇫🇷 avertissement
🇪🇸 advertencia
🇹🇷 uyarı
🇰🇷 경고
🇸🇦 تحذير
🇨🇿 napomenutí
🇸🇰 napomenutie
🇨🇳 警告 (jǐnggào)
🇸🇮 opozorilo
🇮🇸 aðvörun
🇰🇿 ескерту
🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება
🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq
🇲🇽 advertencia
Word origin
The word 'admonition' originated from the Latin word 'admonitio', which means 'warning' or 'advice'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has retained its meaning of gentle reproof or cautionary advice. Admonitions have been used throughout history in various contexts, from religious teachings to parental guidance. The concept of admonition highlights the importance of guidance and correction in human interactions.
See also: admonishment.