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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
| − | + | *[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''devocioun'' Late Latin ''dēvōtiōn''- (s. of ''dēvōtiō'') | |
| − | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_century before 12th Century] | |
| + | ==Definitions== | ||
| + | *1. [[profound]] dedication; [[consecration]]. | ||
| + | *2. [[earnest]] attachment to a [[cause]], [[person]], etc. | ||
| + | *3. an [[assignment]] or appropriation to any [[purpose]], cause, etc.: the devotion of one's [[wealth]] and [[time]] to [[scientific]] advancement. | ||
| + | *4. Often, devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or [[worship]]; a form of [[prayer]] or worship for special use. | ||
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| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Devotion''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Devotion this link].</center> | ||
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==Synonyms== | ==Synonyms== | ||
| − | + | *zeal, ardor. See [[love]]. | |
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *'''''[[Consecration]]''''' | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Religion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:06, 13 December 2020
Origin
- Middle English devocioun Late Latin dēvōtiōn- (s. of dēvōtiō)
- before 12th Century
Definitions
- 1. profound dedication; consecration.
- 2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.
- 3. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.
- 4. Often, devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.
Synonyms
- zeal, ardor. See love.
