edifying

Meanings

• The act of instructing or informing someone in a way that is helpful, enlightening, or inspiring.

  - "She gave an edifying talk on the importance of mental health."
  - "The teacher provided an edifying explanation of the mathematical concept."
  - "Reading the edifying article on sustainable living inspired me to make some changes in my daily life."

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Rhymes

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enlightening , inspiring , delighting , lightening

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Homophones

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1. edifying (adj.)
   

2. edifying (v.)
   

3. eddying
   

4. edifyingly
   

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Variants

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edifying , edifyingly , edified , edifies , edify

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Forms

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Edifying (adjective): meaning 1., Edifying (verb): meaning 1 (provide instruction or information that is helpful, enlightening, or inspiring).)

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Etymology

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The word 'edifying' comes from the Old English word 'edifian', which means 'to instruct, teach, or inform'. This word is related to the Old English word 'ed', which means 'wealth, property, or resources'. The word 'edifying' thus comes to mean something that is helpful, enlightening, or inspiring, and that can be a source of wealth, property, or resources.

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Related Concepts

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1. Instruction: The act of teaching, instructing, or imparting knowledge or skills to someone. Instruction can be formal or informal, and it can be delivered through various means, such as teaching in a classroom, providing instruction through online courses or tutorials, or imparting knowledge and skills through on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs.

2. Enlightenment: The state of being enlightened or informed, having a clear and accurate understanding of something. Enlightenment can be achieved through various means, such as learning through instruction, reading and researching, experiencing and observing, or reflecting and contemplating. Enlightenment is often associated with knowledge, wisdom, insight, understanding, and awareness.

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Culture

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The term 'edifying' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe something that is helpful, enlightening, or inspiring. For instance, in literature, the term 'edifying' has been used to describe works that are morally uplifting, instructional, or informative. In music, the term 'edifying' has been used to describe compositions that are spiritually uplifting, inspirational, or consoling. In art, the term 'edifying' has been used to describe works that are morally or spiritually uplifting, instructional, or informative. Overall, the term 'edifying' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe something that is helpful, enlightening, or inspiring, and that can uplift, instruct, or inform someone in a moral, spiritual, or intellectual sense.

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