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The definition of consolation refers to comfort that is given to someone in a time of disappointment, or to the people or things that are providing that comfort.

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When someone sends you flowers after a loss, this is an example of consolation.
When you receive a prize to make you feel better even though you did not win, this is an example of a consolation.

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noun

a consoling or being consoled; comfort; solace
a person or thing that consoles

Origin: ME consolacioun < OFr consolation < L consolatio

See consolation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act or an instance of consoling.
b. The state of being consoled.
One that consoles; a comfort: Your kindness was a consolation to me in my grief.
Sports A second, smaller tournament or round of play for participants who have been eliminated before the final of a tournament, often to determine third and fourth place.

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