"sillification" meaning in All languages combined

See sillification on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From silly + -fication. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|silly|fication}} silly + -fication Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sillification (uncountable)
  1. The process of making something silly. Tags: uncountable
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