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consecratory


Meanings
  • noun

    Something or someone that consecrates or dedicates to a sacred purpose.


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consecrate , consecrated , consecrates , consecrating , consecrative , consecrator , consecrators , consecratory
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'consecrare' which means 'to make sacred' or 'to dedicate'.


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  1. In ancient Rome, a consecratory was a priest or priestess who presided over religious rites and ceremonies.

  2. The term 'consecratory' is also used in the field of chemistry to refer to a substance that is used to purify or dedicate laboratory equipment.


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  1. Consecration: The act of dedicating something or someone to a sacred purpose.

  2. Sacred: Something that is considered holy or worthy of reverence.


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In religious contexts, a consecratory is a person or object that is used to perform a consecration ceremony. For example, a priest is a consecratory in Christianity who uses the consecrated bread and wine to perform the Eucharist.

How to Memorize "consecratory"

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    - Visualize a priest performing a consecration ceremony in a church.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'consecrare' which means 'to make sacred'.


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