edification
gb/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
formal
C1
abstract
1
useful learning and instruction
learning that helps you understand something better
Schema d'uso:
edification (of [someone]); for (the) edification of [someone]
Errore comune:
Often used in formal contexts; in everyday speech people more often say "information," "learning," or "education."
Sinonimi
instruction (More common and neutral; focuses on teaching.)
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education (Broader; often refers to schooling or a longer process.)
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enlightenment (Suggests a clearer or deeper understanding.)
Contrari
ignorance (The absence of knowledge or understanding.)
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misinformation (Information that misleads rather than improves understanding.)
Collocazioni
for your edification
|for the edification of others
|public edification
|personal edification
|intellectual edification
|edification and entertainment
|seek edification
|provide edification
|a source of edification
|edification of the reader
Temi
education
|learning
|communication
Esempi
- The documentary was made for public edification as well as entertainment.
- She read widely for her own edification, not for exams.
- The professor’s comments were intended for the edification of the whole class.
Esempi per chi studia
- I read this book for edification.
- The talk was for our edification.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
process
2
moral or spiritual improvement
becoming a better person through teaching or guidance
Schema d'uso:
edification (of [someone]); spiritual edification
Errore comune:
In this sense it does not mean "making someone feel happy" (that is closer to "comfort" or "encouragement").
Sinonimi
uplift (Less formal; focuses on improving feelings or character.)
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moral instruction (More explicit about teaching right and wrong.)
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spiritual nourishment (Emphasizes strengthening faith or inner life.)
Contrari
corruption (Moral worsening rather than improvement.)
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depravity (Strong term for moral decline.)
Collocazioni
spiritual edification
|moral edification
|religious edification
|edification of the faithful
|a sermon for edification
|edification and exhortation
|offer edification
|bring edification
|for edification
|words of edification
Temi
religion
|ethics
|self_improvement
Esempi
- The group meets weekly for prayer and mutual edification.
- The pastor emphasized that the message should be practical and aimed at edification.
- She chose stories that offered moral edification rather than gossip.
Esempi per chi studia
- The sermon gave me edification.
- We meet for spiritual edification.
Sostantivo
archaic
C2
process
3
act of building something
the building of something (old use)
Schema d'uso:
the edification of [a building/structure]
Errore comune:
In modern English, this meaning is rare; "construction" is the normal word.
Sinonimi
construction (Standard modern term for building.)
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erection (More formal/technical in this sense; common in older writing.)
Contrari
demolition (Destroying a structure rather than building it.)
Collocazioni
the edification of a church
|the edification of a temple
|edification of a house
|edification of public works
Temi
architecture
|building
Esempi
- The records describe the edification of the original chapel in the 1600s.
- Funds were collected for the edification of a new schoolhouse.
Grammatica
Forma base
edification
IPA
GB/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
edi - fic - a - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: edification
- Plural: edification
Famiglia di parole
Core family
edify
verb C1
edifying
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unedifying
adjective
Espressioni
for the edification of
1/fɚ ðə ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
to educate an audience
so that someone can learn from it
Esempi
- She repeated the story for the edification of the new team members.
- The guide was written for the edification of first-time buyers.
- He posted the email thread for the edification of anyone still confused.
for your edification
1/fɚ jˈʊɹ ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
to inform you helpfully
I’m telling you this to help you understand.
Esempi
- For your edification, the deadline is midnight on Friday, not Thursday.
- He sent the policy document around for your edification.
- For your edification, this feature was removed in the latest update.
mutual edification
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəl ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
improving together through learning
learning and improving together
Esempi
- The small group meets for mutual edification and support.
- They shared feedback in a spirit of mutual edification rather than criticism.