Definition of ATONEMENT

atonement

Plural: atonements

Noun

  • compensation for a wrong
  • the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
  • Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
  • The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
  • Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; concord.

Origin / Etymology

Perhaps from atone + -ment as translation of Medieval Latin adūnāmentum; however, the noun is found earlier than the verb (atone); and in this light, the proper etymology is at + onement.

Scrabble Score: 11

atonement: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
atonement: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
atonement: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

atonement: valid Words With Friends Word