noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/
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rhymes with -eɪʃən
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
(religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
the Cardinal attended the consecration of the church
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sanctification
3
noun
Meaning 3
a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)