hortation

noun

hor·​ta·​tion

hȯ(r)ˈtäshən

plural -s

: exhortation

Word History

Etymology

Latin hortation-, hortatio, from hortatus (past participle of hortari to urge, exhort) + -ion-, -io -ion

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