Ordination

Pronunciation: /ɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of ordination

noun the act of conferring holy orders upon someone

Example Sentences

A1 The ordination ceremony was beautiful.

A2 In some religions, ordination is required before becoming a priest.

B1 The bishop will conduct the ordination of the new priests next week.

B2 After years of study, she finally received her ordination as a minister.

C1 The ordination process involves rigorous training and examination.

C2 His ordination as a bishop marked a significant milestone in his career.

Examples of ordination in a Sentence

formal The ordination ceremony was conducted with great solemnity and reverence.

informal I heard that Sarah is going to attend her cousin's ordination next weekend.

slang I can't believe it's already time for Joe's ordination - time flies!

figurative The ordination of new leadership marked a turning point for the organization.

Grammatical Forms of ordination

• past tense: ordained
• plural: ordinations
• comparative: more ordained
• superlative: most ordained
• present tense: ordains
• future tense: will ordain
• perfect tense: has ordained
• continuous tense: is ordaining
• singular: ordination
• positive degree: very ordained
• infinitive: to ordain
• gerund: ordaining
• participle: ordained

Origin and Evolution of ordination

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ordination' originates from the Latin word 'ordinatio', which means 'arrangement' or 'ordering'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to refer to the act of conferring holy orders or appointing someone to a position within the church, the term 'ordination' has evolved to also encompass the act of officially authorizing or appointing someone to a specific role or position in various fields beyond just religion.