noun
dormition
Dormition (noun) means the process of falling asleep.
noun
1
The process of falling asleep.
2
The process of death or the actual death itself.
3
The death and assumption into heaven of the Virgin Mary.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French dormition, from Latin dormītiōnem.
Rhymes for dormition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dormition?
"dormition" (noun) means the process of falling asleep.
What are the different meanings of dormition?
"dormition" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of falling asleep; 2. The process of death or the actual death itself; 3. The death and assumption into heaven of the Virgin Mary.