edification

== English == === Alternative forms === ædification (archaic) === Etymology === From Old French, from Latin aedificationem (“building, construction”), an accusative form of aedificatio, from aedificare. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === edification (countable and uncountable, plural edifications) The act of edifying, or the state of being edified or improved; a building process, especially morally, emotionally, or spiritually. (archaic) A building or edifice. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === Douglas Harper (2001–2026), “edification”, in Online Etymology Dictionary. === Anagrams === deification