impartation

noun

im·​par·​ta·​tion im-ˌpär-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce impartation (audio)
plural impartations
: the act of imparting something (such as knowledge or wisdom) : a granting or communication of something held in store
Parenthood, at least in my experience, won't bear ideologies. There exists no universal system for the successful impartation of certain values to children …Vinson Cunningham
Financial planner Michelle Perry Higgins believes we have a crisis on our hands. A crisis that begins upon graduation from high school and the inadequate impartation of basic personal finance skills to ensure students stay on a budget and manage their finances effectively …Business Wire

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impartation was in 1781

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“Impartation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impartation. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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