forbidden

adjective

for·​bid·​den fər-ˈbi-dᵊn How to pronounce forbidden (audio)
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1
: not permitted or allowed
2
: not conforming to the usual selection principles
used of quantum phenomena
forbidden transition
forbidden radiation
forbidden spectral line

Examples of forbidden in a Sentence

trespassing is forbidden
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Within the forbidden halls of Division Five, Suzie finds all the windows covered with plywood. Chris Klimek, Vulture, 10 July 2024 Countless vampire stories make the allure of the vampire as some sort of forbidden fruit—tantalizing, but a bite will invariably lead to ruin. James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 In the birth chart, Black Moon Lilith reveals our forbidden and taboo desires. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024 The only way to experience the effects of this scarce and forbidden hallucinogenic is through the remaining villagers greatest form of protection; their hair. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forbidden 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of forbidden was in the 13th century

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“Forbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forbidden. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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