Definition of EDIFICATION

edification

Meanings

Plural: edifications

Noun

  • uplifting enlightenment
  • The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually.
  • A building or edifice.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French, from Latin aedificationem (“building, construction”), an accusative form of aedificatio, from aedificare.

Synonyms

sophistication

Scrabble Score: 17

edification is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
edification is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
edification is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

edification is a valid Words With Friends word