edification Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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Edification as a Noun
1
The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
2
A building or edifice.
Word Forms & Grammar
edification (countable and uncountable, plural edifications)
Words That Rhyme With Edification
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Origin of Edification
From Old French, from Latin aedificationem (“building, construction”), an accusative form of aedificatio, from aedificare.
Edification: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ |
| Meaning | The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally… |
| Plural | edifications |