consolation
- (countable, uncountable) The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.
- (countable, uncountable) The prize or benefit for the loser.
- (countable, uncountable) A consolation goal.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
Etymology
From Old French consolacion (French consolatio), from Latin cōnsōlātiō, from the deponent verb cōnsōlor (“I console, encourage”) with the -tiō suffix, while cōnsōlor comprises the intensifying prefix con- with the deponent verb sōlor (“I comfort, console”). Equivalent to console + -ation. Doublet of consolatio.
cheering up
that which soothes
inspiring confidence
pocieszenie
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