bination: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely low / ObscureSpecialized / Technical / Ecclesiastical
Quick answer
What does “bination” mean?
The act or permission for a Catholic priest to celebrate the Mass twice on the same day.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The act or permission for a Catholic priest to celebrate the Mass twice on the same day.
In specialized (liturgical) contexts, the performance of two distinct liturgical services or celebrations by the same minister on the same day.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No regional difference in meaning. Usage is identical as it pertains to the same international institution.
Connotations
Purely technical, with no additional cultural or regional connotations.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US English, encountered only in theological texts, canon law discussions, or church bulletins.
Grammar
How to Use “bination” in a Sentence
The bishop granted bination to the priest.To perform/celebrate a bination.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “bination” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The priest is permitted to binate on holy days of obligation.
American English
- The pastor can binate when a funeral coincides with a Sunday.
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- The bination rite is subject to diocesan approval.
American English
- He sought a bination permission from the chancery.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used only in theological or historical papers on Catholic liturgy.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Standard term within Roman Catholic canon law and liturgical guidelines.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “bination”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “bination”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “bination”
- Using it to mean any kind of pairing or combination.
- Pronouncing it /baɪˈneɪʃən/ instead of the correct /bɪ-/ or /baɪ-/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Despite the prefix 'bi-', its meaning is restricted to the specific Catholic liturgical context of celebrating Mass twice.
No, it is an extremely rare and specialized term. Most native English speakers will never encounter or use it.
The related verb is 'binate', meaning to celebrate Mass twice in one day.
Yes. While 'bination' refers to two Masses, 'trination' (even rarer) refers to the celebration of three Masses by the same priest on one day, permitted only on specific occasions like Christmas.
The act or permission for a Catholic priest to celebrate the Mass twice on the same day.
Bination is usually specialized / technical / ecclesiastical in register.
Bination: in British English it is pronounced /bʌɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/, and in American English it is pronounced /baɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “N/A”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a BIcycle with two wheels, and a priest saying two Masses on one day: BI-nation.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (Overly technical term).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary context for the word 'bination'?