# mortification

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #67,661

## Definitions
1. The act of mortifying.
2. A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
3. The death of part of the body.
4. A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
5. A bequest to a charitable institution.

## Etymology
From Middle English mortificacioun, mortification, from Middle French mortification and its etymon Latin mortificātiō. By surface analysis, mortify + -ication.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mortification