Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

canonization

/kˌænənəzˈeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.50 in modern English

Syllables: can-on-iza-tion
IPA: /kˌænənəzˈeɪʃən/

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The state of being canonized or sainted.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Introduction into a canon of artistic or literary works.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Following the attribution of two miracles, the next step is for the Pope to convene a meeting of cardinals to agree on Acutis’ sainthood and decide on a date for the canonization."

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn)bor. Latin canōn Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Latin -izō Medieval Latin canōnizōbor. Old French canonisierbor. Middle English canonizen English canonize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English canonization From canonize + -ation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

canonizations (plural) canonisation (alternative, UK)

Derived Forms

noncanonization

Synonyms

canonisation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce canonization?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˌænənəzˈeɪʃən/.
What does canonization mean?: The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation.
Where does canonization come from?: Etymology tree Ancient Greek κανών (kanṓn)bor. Latin canōn Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Latin -izō Medieval Latin canōnizōbor. Old French canonisierbor. Middle English canonizen English canonize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English canonization From canonize + -ation.

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