CONSOLIDATION Con*sol`i*da"tion, n. Etym: [L. consolidatio a confirming: cf. F. consolidation.]
1. The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated; solidification; combination. The consolidation of the marble and of the stone did not fall out at random. Woodward. The consolidation of the great European monarchies. Hallam.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: To organic cohesion of different circled in a flower; adnation.
3. (Law)
Defn: The combination of several actions into one.
CONSOLIDATIVE
Con*sol"i*da*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. consolidatif.]
Defn: Tending or having power to consolidate; healing.
CONSOLING
Con*sol"ing, a.
Defn: Adapted to console or comfort; cheering; as, this is consoling news.