edification
gb/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
C1
Engelsk
okulás, épülés, építés
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
1
okulás
C1
Bruksmønster:
edification (of [someone]); for (the) edification of [someone]
The documentary was made for public edification as well as entertainment.
A dokumentumfilm a közönség okulására és szórakoztatására is készült.
She read widely for her own edification, not for exams.
Saját okulására sokfélét olvasott, nem a vizsgák miatt.
The professor’s comments were intended for the edification of the whole class.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
I read this book for edification.
Ezt a könyvet okulás céljából olvasom.
The talk was for our edification.
Az előadás a mi okulásunkat szolgálta.
Vanlig feil:
Often used in formal contexts; in everyday speech people more often say "information," "learning," or "education."
Betydning
useful learning and instruction
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
instruction (More common and neutral; focuses on teaching.)
|
education (Broader; often refers to schooling or a longer process.)
|
enlightenment (Suggests a clearer or deeper understanding.)
Antonymer
ignorance (The absence of knowledge or understanding.)
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misinformation (Information that misleads rather than improves understanding.)
Temaer
education
|learning
|communication
Definisjon
learning that helps you understand something better
the process of learning or being taught in a way that improves understanding, knowledge, or judgment
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
2
épülés
C1
Bruksmønster:
edification (of [someone]); spiritual edification
The group meets weekly for prayer and mutual edification.
A csoport hetente találkozik imádságra és egymás épülésére.
The pastor emphasized that the message should be practical and aimed at edification.
A lelkész hangsúlyozta, hogy az üzenet legyen gyakorlatias, és az épülést szolgálja.
She chose stories that offered moral edification rather than gossip.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The sermon gave me edification.
A prédikáció a lelki épülésemet szolgálta.
We meet for spiritual edification.
Lelki épülésre találkozunk.
Vanlig feil:
In this sense it does not mean "making someone feel happy" (that is closer to "comfort" or "encouragement").
Betydning
moral or spiritual improvement
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
corruption (Moral worsening rather than improvement.)
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depravity (Strong term for moral decline.)
Temaer
religion
|ethics
|self_improvement
Definisjon
becoming a better person through teaching or guidance
the act or effect of improving someone morally or spiritually, especially through advice, example, or religious teaching
SUBSTANTIV
C2
ARCHAIC
3
építés
B1
Bruksmønster:
the edification of [a building/structure]
The records describe the edification of the original chapel in the 1600s.
A feljegyzések leírják az eredeti kápolna építését az 1600-as években.
Funds were collected for the edification of a new schoolhouse.
Pénzt gyűjtöttek egy új iskolaépület építésére.
Vanlig feil:
In modern English, this meaning is rare; "construction" is the normal word.
Betydning
act of building something
Ordkombinasjoner
the edification of a church
|the edification of a temple
|edification of a house
|edification of public works
Synonymer
construction (Standard modern term for building.)
|
erection (More formal/technical in this sense; common in older writing.)
Antonymer
demolition (Destroying a structure rather than building it.)
Temaer
architecture
|building
Definisjon
the building of something (old use)
the act of constructing a building or other structure
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
edification
IPA
GB/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
edi - fic - a - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: edification
- Plural: edification
Ordfamilie
Core family
edify
verb C1
edifying
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unedifying
adjective
Uttrykk
for the edification of
1/fɚ ðə ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
to educate an audience
so that someone can learn from it
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This chart is for the edification of new staff.
for your edification
1/fɚ jˈʊɹ ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
to inform you helpfully
I’m telling you this to help you understand.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- For your edification, the meeting starts at 9.
- I share this for your edification.
mutual edification
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəl ˌɛdəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
improving together through learning
learning and improving together
Eksempler
- The small group meets for mutual edification and support.
- They shared feedback in a spirit of mutual edification rather than criticism.