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- [awr-dn-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-dn-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of ordination word
- noun ordination Ecclesiastical. the act or ceremony of ordaining. 1
- noun ordination the fact or state of being ordained. 1
- noun ordination a decreeing. 1
- noun ordination the act of arranging. 1
- noun ordination the resulting state; disposition; arrangement. 1
- noun ordination The action of ordaining or conferring holy orders on someone. 1
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Origin of ordination
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English ordinacioun < Late Latin ōrdinātiō ordainment, Latin: a putting in order, appointment, equivalent to ōrdinā(re) to order, arrange (derivative of ōrdō, stem ōrdin-, order) + -tiō -tion
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Parts of speech for Ordination
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ordination popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ordination
noun ordination
- investiture — the act or process of investing.
- 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
- ceremony — A ceremony is a formal event such as a wedding.
- conferment — to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.
- installation — something installed, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use.
Antonyms for ordination
noun ordination
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
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