noun
edification
Edification (noun) means the act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
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.
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Etymology
From Old French, from Latin aedificationem (“building, construction”), an accusative form of aedificatio, from aedificare.
Rhymes for edification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of edification?
"edification" (noun) means the act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
What are the different meanings of edification?
"edification" has 2 main meanings: 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.