Difference between revisions of "Devotion"
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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. | ||
| − | 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. |
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
1150–1200; ME devocioun (< AF) < LL dēvōtiōn- (s. of dēvōtiō), equiv. to L dēvōt(us) (see [[devote]] ) + -iōn- -ion | 1150–1200; ME devocioun (< AF) < LL dēvōtiōn- (s. of dēvōtiō), equiv. to L dēvōt(us) (see [[devote]] ) + -iōn- -ion | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 19 August 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.
