edification Meaning & Definition
What Does Edification Mean?
Edification is a noun that means The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually. It is also used to mean A building or edifice.
Edification: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sophistication |
| Plural | edifications |
Edification Definition (Noun)
- The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
- A building or edifice.
Synonyms of Edification
Edification synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Edification
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Edification in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
edification (countable and uncountable, plural edifications)
Words That Rhyme With Edification
Origin of Edification
From Old French, from Latin aedificationem (“building, construction”), an accusative form of aedificatio, from aedificare.
How to Pronounce Edification
Edification is pronounced //ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Edification
What part of speech is edification?
Edification is a noun.
What is another word for edification?
Close synonyms of edification are sophistication. See the full list of edification synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of edification?
The plural of edification is edifications.