Definition of unction

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Unction (n.) That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive..

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Organization :: Organization (n.) an arrangement of parts for the performance of the functions necessary to life.
Mature :: Mature (superl.) Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriate to its kind; full-grown; ripe..
Priesthood :: Priesthood (n.) The office or character of a priest; the priestly function.
Remordency :: Remordency (n.) Remorse; compunction; compassion.
Counselorship :: Counselorship (n.) The function and rank or office of a counselor.
Rotate :: Rotate (v. i.) To perform any act, function, or operation in turn, to hold office in turn; as, to rotate in office..
Root :: Root (n.) That which resembles a root in position or function, esp. as a source of nourishment or support; that from which anything proceeds as if by growth or development; as, the root of a tooth, a nail, a cancer, and the like..
Dissolve :: Dissolve (v. t.) To annul; to rescind; to discharge or release; as, to dissolve an injunction..
Concurrent :: Concurrent (a.) Acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act or opinion; contributing to the same event or effect; cooperating.
Role :: Role (n.) A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist..
Rubric :: Rubric (n.) The directions and rules for the conduct of service, formerly written or printed in red; hence, also, an ecclesiastical or episcopal injunction; -- usually in the plural..
Retineum :: Retineum (n.) That part of the eye of an invertebrate which corresponds in function with the retina of a vertebrate.
Synodically :: Synodical (a.) Pertaining to conjunction, especially to the period between two successive conjunctions; extending from one conjunction, as of the moon or a planet with the sun, to the next; as, a synodical month (see Lunar month, under Month); the synodical revolution of the moon or a planet..
Basilical :: Basilical (a.) Pertaining to certain parts, anciently supposed to have a specially important function in the animal economy, as the middle vein of the right arm..
Animal :: Animal (a.) Of or relating to animals; as, animal functions..
Functionless :: Functionless (a.) Destitute of function, or of an appropriate organ. Darwin..
Disjuncttion :: Disjuncttion (n.) The act of disjoining; disunion; separation; a parting; as, the disjunction of soul and body..
Functionary :: Functionary (n.) One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries..
Consertion :: Consertion (n.) Junction; adaptatio.
Disunion :: Disunion (n.) The termination of union; separation; disjunction; as, the disunion of the body and the soul..
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