aition
noun
ai·ti·on
\ˈī-tē-ˌän\
Definition of aition
aitia
\ˈī-tē-ə\ oraitions
: a tale devised to explain the origin of a religious observance
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Origin and Etymology of aition
Greek aition cause, from neuter singular of aitios responsible; akin to Greek aitia cause — more at emulate
First Known Use: 1910
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