Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Consolation has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
"second place was no consolation to him"
the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
"his presence was a consolation to her"
The act of consoling.
"After hearing about his friend's loss, Sarah spent the afternoon offering quiet words of consolation to help him feel less alone."