annunciation

/əˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of announcing or making known, especially of a divine message or a birth

“The annunciation of the new policy was met with great controversy.”

2. noun

a message or announcement, especially a divine one

“The annunciation of Gabriel to Mary is a pivotal moment in the Bible.”

3. noun

the declaration of something, such as a birth or a discovery

“The annunciation of the new species of bird was a breakthrough in ornithology.”

Synonyms

  • announcement
  • declaration

Antonyms

  • denial
  • retraction