This is a simple tri-tip rub recipe straight from a barbeque in Santa Maria..
-ation. suffix forming nouns. 1. indicating an action, process, state, condition, or result Compare-ion, -tion: arbitration; cogitation; hibernation; moderation. [from Latin -ÄtiÅn-, suffix of abstract nouns, from -Ätus-ate 1 + -iÅn-ion].
Adon is an ordinary common noun in Hebrew. It means 'lord' or 'master'. In modern times it has added the meaning 'Mr.' In that way it resembles Spanish senor, Italian signor and German Herr in meaning. With the regular noun ending, ay, it becomes Adonai, and literally means 'my lords'.