Definition

A process of pouring a liquid over something, often used in religious ceremonies like baptism.

Example

The priest performed an affusion during the baptism ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see the affusion ceremony at the church last week?

Yeah, it was really beautiful and meaningful.

I loved how they included everyone in the affusion process.

Absolutely, it made the whole event feel so personal and special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Affusion is formed from "ad-" (meaning to, towards) and "fundere" (meaning to pour). The word describes the act of pouring a liquid over something, typically in a ceremonial context.

Memory Tip

Imagine pouring something 'towards' ('ad-') an object — that's how you can remember that affusion means to pour a liquid over something.

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