pontification
- noun
- /pɒnˈtɪfɪˌkeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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pontificación
- The bishop's pontification was attended by many faithful.
Examples
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During the pontification, the pope blessed the congregation.
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Many people traveled to witness the grand pontification at the historic cathedral.
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The pontification was attended by clergy from across the country.
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During the annual pontification, the bishop blessed the congregation.
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During his weekly address, the Pope made several important pontifications regarding the church's stance on social issues.
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The bishop's pontifications during the ceremony were filled with deep spiritual insights and guidance for the congregation.
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As part of the ceremony, the cardinal's pontifications emphasized the significance of peace and community.
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
pontification = pontificate (transparent) = pontificate + ion
A direct nominalization of 'pontificate' referring to the performance of pontifical/official duties; formation is regular though the sense is ecclesiastical and specialized.
Etymology
Pontification comes from Latin pontifex, 'bridge-maker', from pons 'bridge' and facere 'to make', and it names the official acts of a pontiff. So a pontification can mean the ceremonies or formal duties performed by a high church leader like a bishop or pope.