English dictionary

ordination

/,/O/r'd/-/n/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the status of being ordained to a sacred office

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

noun.group

Synonyms order ordering

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders

noun.act

Examples
The rabbi's family was present for his ordination.

Synonyms ordinance

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of ordaining, appointing, or setting apart; the state of being ordained, appointed, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913