Transcription
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- [kon-si-krey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn sɪˈkreɪ ʃən/
- /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kreɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kon-si-krey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒn sɪˈkreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of consecration word
- noun consecration the part of the Mass after the sermon during which the bread and wine are believed to change into the Body and Blood of Christ 3
- noun consecration a consecrating or being consecrated 3
- noun consecration a ceremony for this 3
- noun consecration the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity. 1
- noun consecration the act of giving the sacramental character to the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine, especially in the Roman Catholic Church. 1
- noun consecration ordination to a sacred office, especially to the episcopate. 1
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Origin of consecration
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English consecracio(u)n (< Anglo-French) < Latin consecrātiōn- (stem of consecrātiō). See consecrate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Consecration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consecration popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
consecration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consecration
noun consecration
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
- dedication — A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone.
- ordination — Ecclesiastical. the act or ceremony of ordaining.
- devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
- glorification — a glorified or more splendid form of something.
Antonyms for consecration
noun consecration
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- desecration — a desecrating or being desecrated
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