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Definition of consecration

consecration

/ˌkɑːn.səˈkreɪ.ʃən/
con · se · cra · tion
Plural:consecrations
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Adjective:consecrative
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• noun

1

The solemn religious act or ceremony of dedicating a building, object, or place to a sacred purpose, or of ordaining a person to a high ecclesiastical office such as that of a bishop.

Example

"Hundreds of parishioners gathered to witness the formal consecration of the restored cathedral."

2

In Christian liturgy, the part of the Eucharistic service during which the bread and wine are blessed and dedicated as the body and blood of Christ.

Example

"The congregation knelt in quiet reverence during the prayer of consecration."

3

Wholehearted devotion or commitment of one's time, effort, or life to a noble cause or pursuit.

Example

"Her lifelong consecration to medical research earned her recognition from universities around the world."

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consecutive
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French consécration and directly from Latin consecrationem, a noun of action from the verb consecrare ('to make holy, dedicate'), formed from com- (intensive prefix) and sacrare ('to make sacred'), from sacer ('sacred').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consecration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consecration
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