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1. [[profound]] dedication; consecration. | 1. [[profound]] dedication; consecration. | ||
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2. earnest attachment to a [[cause]], [[person]], etc. | 2. earnest attachment to a [[cause]], [[person]], etc. | ||
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3. an assignment or appropriation to any [[purpose]], cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement. | 3. an assignment or appropriation to any [[purpose]], cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement. | ||
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4. Often, devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or [[worship]]; a form of prayer or worship for special use. | 4. Often, devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or [[worship]]; a form of prayer or worship for special use. | ||
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Revision as of 15:26, 31 July 2009
–noun 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.
Origin
1150–1200; ME devocioun (< AF) < LL dēvōtiōn- (s. of dēvōtiō), equiv. to L dēvōt(us) (see devote ) + -iōn- -ion
Synonyms
2. zeal, ardor. See love.
