Difference between revisions of "Devotion"
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–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
- zeal, ardor. See love.
