unction

Letters that make unction

o, n, c, t, i, u are letters that make 'unction'

Words within unction

ti, UN, on, CT, NC, Io, ion, Ti are words within 'unction'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of unction

function, unctions, junction are words created by adding a letter to 'unction'

4 possible definitions for 'unction'

Unction as "smug self-serving earnestness"

Under this definition, unction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fulsomeness, oleaginousness, smarminess, unctuousness, oiliness have the same meaning as 'unction'

unction as a type

'unction' can be a type of hypocrisy.

Derivatives of unction

oily, oleaginous, fulsome, buttery, smarmy, soapy, unctuous are derivatives of 'unction'.

Unction as "excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm"

Under this definition, unction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

fulsomeness, smarm have the same meaning as 'unction'

unction as a type

'unction' can be a type of compliment.

Derivatives of unction

oily, oleaginous, fulsome, buttery, smarmy, soapy, unctuous are derivatives of 'unction'.

Unction as "semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation"

Under this definition, unction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

unguent, balm, salve, ointment have the same meaning as 'unction'

unction as a type

'unction' can be a type of cure, therapeutic, remedy, curative.

Types of unction

arnica, baby oil, balsam, carron oil, cerate, chrism, chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oil, lip balm, mentholated salve, mercurial ointment, zinc ointment are types of 'unction'.

Substances of unction

lanolin, wool fat, wool grease are substances of 'unction'.

unction as a category

'unction' can be a category of medicine, medical specialty.

Derivatives of unction

salve is a derivative of unction.

Unction as "anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual"

Under this definition, unction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

inunction has the same meaning as unction

unction as a type

'unction' can be a type of anointing, anointment, religious ceremony, religious ritual.

Derivatives of unction

inunct, anoint, anele, embrocate, oil are derivatives of 'unction'.


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