admonition
UK: ˌædməˈnɪʃən | US: ˌædməˈnɪʃən
n. a firm warning or reprimand
n. gentle or friendly criticism
n. (archaic) advice or counsel
admonition = ad<to> + mon<warn> + ition<noun suffix>
- ad<to>: Latin prefix meaning "to" or "toward," indicating direction or intensification.
- mon<warn>: From Latin monēre (to warn, advise), the root of words like "monitor" and "premonition."
- ition<noun suffix>: Latin-derived suffix forming nouns of action or state (e.g., "addition," "condition").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin admonitio, combining ad- (toward) and monēre (to warn). It originally conveyed the act of urging someone to correct behavior, blending authority with guidance. Over time, it softened to include milder reproofs while retaining its core sense of corrective advice.
The teacher’s admonition to study harder went unheeded.
He received an admonition from his boss for being late.
Her admonition was gentle but firm, urging him to reconsider.
In ancient texts, admonitions often carried moral weight.
The judge’s admonition silenced the noisy courtroom.