noun Uncommon

visitation

vih-zih-TAY-shuhn

Visitation (noun) means an official or formal visit, especially for inspection. Example: “The bishop's visitation to the parish was announced weeks in advance.”

noun

An official or formal visit, especially for inspection.

"The bishop's visitation to the parish was announced weeks in advance."

A scheduled visit with a child by a parent who does not have full custody.

"Under the custody agreement, he gets visitation every other weekend."

A supernatural encounter, such as an appearance by a ghost or divine being.

"She claimed to have had a visitation from her late father in a dream."

How to use visitation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal or scheduled visit, or a ghostly/divine appearance.

Common pairings

visitation rights a divine visitation

Word forms

visitations plural

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman visitacioun, from Latin visitatio, from visitare, "to visit."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for visitation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “visitation” mean?

The word “visitation” means an official or formal visit, especially for inspection. In plain terms, a formal or scheduled visit, or a ghostly/divine appearance.

How do you pronounce “visitation”?

“Visitation” is pronounced vih-zih-TAY-shuhn (/ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “visitation” in a sentence?

Here is “visitation” used in a sentence: “The bishop's visitation to the parish was announced weeks in advance.”

What part of speech is “visitation”?

“Visitation” is a noun.

Where does the word “visitation” come from?

The word “visitation” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman visitacioun, from Latin visitatio, from visitare, "to visit.".

Is “visitation” a common word?

“Visitation” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “visitation” have?

“Visitation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an official or formal visit, especially for inspection.

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