consecration
|con-se-cra-tion|
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/ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪʃən/
(consecrate)
make sacred
Etymology
Etymology Information
'consecration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consecratio,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sacrare' meant 'to make sacred.'
Historical Evolution
'consecratio' transformed into the Old French word 'consecracion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consecration' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sacred,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of declaring something sacred or dedicating it to a divine purpose.
The consecration of the church took place last Sunday.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 09:06