What is the definition of profanity?

Answer by  Taran (716)

1. not designed or used for religious purposes; secular 2. not initiated into the inner mysteries or sacred rites. "profane" and "profanity" has therefore come to describe a word, expression, gesture, or other social behavior which is socially constructed or interpreted as insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect.

Answer by  diane23 (1167)

The root of the word comes from Latin, referring to "not belonging to the church". Generally, it refers to language considered rude, vulgar, abusive, or otherwise offensive to most people.