What does edification mean?
Edification means The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually..
Edification
/ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
- (archaic) A building or edifice.
Example Sentences
Let euery one of vs please his neighbour for his good to edification.
Caterina Pachetti had been a very pretty women, which she remembered more to her own edification than to that of her friends.
It seems clear that he took great delight in his commonly perceived role as “the No 1 celebrity scientist”; huge audiences would attend his public lectures, perhaps not always just for scientific edification.
Synonyms for edification
Antonyms for edification
Related Words
Word Forms
- edifications
- ædification
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for edification?
Common synonyms include sophistication.
What is the opposite of edification?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use edification in a sentence?
Let euery one of vs please his neighbour for his good to edification.
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