Damnability

/dæmnəˈbɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being damnable; the degree to which something deserves condemnation or punishment.

Etymology

From 'damn' with -able (worthy of) and -ity (quality). This theological and moral term emerged in English to describe the abstract concept of being worthy of damnation.

Kelly Says

The word 'damnability' is a perfect example of how religious vocabulary shaped English—this kind of moral categorizing was central to medieval theology and still appears in serious ethical discussions.

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