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
1
An official or formal visit, especially for inspection.
"The bishop's visitation to the parish was announced weeks in advance."
2
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."
3
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 notesIn plain EnglishA formal or scheduled visit, or a ghostly/divine appearance.
Common pairings
visitation rights
a divine visitation
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- Plural
- visitations
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman visitacioun, from Latin visitatio, from visitare, "to visit."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for visitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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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