oblation Meaning & Definition
/əʊˈbleɪʃən/
What Does Oblation Mean?
As a noun, oblation means The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity. It can also mean A deed or gift offered charitably.
Word Facts for Oblation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əʊˈbleɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | offering and religious offering |
| Plural | oblations |
Oblation Definition (Noun)
- The offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
- A deed or gift offered charitably.
Noun
- (by extension) A deed or gift offered charitably.
Synonyms of Oblation
Oblation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Oblation
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Oblation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
oblation (plural oblations)
Origin of Oblation
From Middle English oblacioun, from Old French oblacion, from Latin oblātiō (“offering”), from offerō (“to offer, present”). By surface analysis, oblate + -ion.
How Do You Say Oblation?
You say oblation as //əʊˈbleɪʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Oblation: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is oblation?
Oblation is a noun.
What is another word for oblation?
You can replace oblation with words such as offering and religious offering. See the full list of oblation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of oblation?
The plural of oblation is oblations.