Definition

The act of officially appointing someone to a religious position or role, often involving a ceremony.

Example

The ordainment of the new priest took place in the church last Sunday.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah's ordainment last weekend?

Yeah, I saw some pictures online; it looked beautiful!

I can't believe she finally went through with the ordainment after all this time.

I know, right? She’s going to be such a great leader in her community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ordainment is formed from "ordain" (from Latin "ordinare", meaning to arrange or set in order) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "ordainment" refers to the action or result of arranging or setting someone in a position, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arranging' someone in a position ('ordain') and the '-ment' indicating the action or result. This helps you remember that ordainment is about the act of setting someone in a role.

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