oblation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of offering something, especially a gift or sacrifice, to a deity or for a religious ceremony.

  - "The monks made an oblation of bread and wine to the altar."
  - "During the ceremony, the priest asked for oblations from the congregation."

• Noun

  A thin flat cake, usually unleavened, made from flour, water, and sometimes other ingredients, and baked on a griddle or in an oven.

  - "The baker prepared various types of oblations for the festival."
  - "The ancient Romans offered oblations as a form of prayer or thanksgiving."

---

Pronunciation

1. /oʊˈbleɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3180906"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with oblation
collation , relation , regulation , education

---

Variants

List of all variants of oblation that leads to same result
Oblation , Oblations , oblation , oblations

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word oblatio, meaning 'laying before', 'presentation'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term oblation is derived from the Latin word oblatio, meaning 'laying before'.

2. Oblations have been an integral part of various religious and cultural practices throughout history.

3. In some traditions, oblations are believed to be transformed into the physical presence of the deity or spiritual entity being worshipped.

4. During ancient Roman feasts, oblations were often made to the gods in the form of cakes or bread.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Offering: The act of giving or presenting something to someone or something, often as a gift or sacrifice.

2. Sacrifice: The act of giving up something valuable, typically for the sake of something else, which can be religious, moral, or symbolic in nature.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various religious and cultural contexts, oblations have held significant meaning. For instance, in Christianity, oblations refer to offerings made during Mass, which are believed to be transformed into the body and blood of Christ. In Hinduism, oblations are offered to the gods as part of puja (worship) rituals.

How to Memorize "oblation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an act of offering or giving something to a deity or altar.
   - Visualize a thin flat cake being prepared and offered as an oblation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word oblation with the act of giving or offering.
   - Link the term to religious or spiritual practices.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym OBLATION to remember its meaning: Offering Brings Latest Acts Of True Devotion

---

Memorize "oblation" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize oblation is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.