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ORDINATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ordination.

Ordination - as a noun

The status of being ordained to a sacred office

Logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

Example: "We shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
orderordering
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrangement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders

Example: "The rabbi's family was present for his ordination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ordinance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appointmentassignmentdesignationnaming
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His ordination as a priest was a momentous occasion."
"The bishop conducted the ordination ceremony."
"She dedicated her life to serving God after her ordination."
"The young seminarian was filled with joy upon his ordination."
"The ordination of women has been a topic of much debate in the church."
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Word Game Points

Is ORDINATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ordination is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORDINATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ORDINATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ordination is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORDINATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ORDINATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ordination is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORDINATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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