exorcisation
noun
ex·or·ci·sa·tion
\ˌekˌsȯ(r)sə̇ˈzāshən, ˌeksə(r)sə̇ˈz-, ˌeksə(r)ˌsīˈz- also ˌegˌzȯ- or ˌegzə-\
variants: or
exorcization
\ˌekˌsȯ(r)sə̇ˈzāshən, ˌeksə(r)sə̇ˈz-, ˌeksə(r)ˌsīˈz- also ˌegˌzȯ- or ˌegzə-\Explore M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of exorcisation
Middle English exorcisacioun, from Middle French exorcization, from Late Latin exorcization-, exorcizatio, from exorcizatus (past participle of exorcizare) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up exorcisation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!