fancification

noun

fan·​ci·​fi·​ca·​tion

ˌfan(t)səfə̇ˈkāshən,

ˌfaan-,

ˌfain-

plural -s

: the art or an instance of making fanciful especially by ornate elaboration

a stilted fancification of language

Word History

Etymology

from fancify, after such pairs as English gratify: gratification

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