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ir·reverence \(ˈ)i, ə, (ˈ)ir, (ˈ)iə+\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin irreverentia, from irreverent-, irreverens + -ia -y 1. a. : the quality or state of being irreverent : failure to offer due respect to that which is generally reverenced b. : an irreverent act or utterance < these pert irreverences > 2. : condition of being without reverence : dishonored or neglected state : disregard < treating their elders with complete irreverence > |