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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•vo•tion•al (di vō′shə nl),USA pronunciation adj. - characterized by devotion.
- Religionused in devotions:devotional prayers.
n. - Theology, ReligionOften, devotionals. a short religious service.
de•vo′tion•al′i•ty, de•vo′tion•al•ness, n. de•vo′tion•al•ly, adv. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: deˈvotional /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/ adj - relating to, characterized by, or conducive to devotion
n - (often plural) a short religious or prayer service
deˌvotionˈality, deˈvotionalness n deˈvotionally adv de•vo•tion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/USA pronunciation n. - earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.:[uncountable]His devotion to his children is plain to see.
- deep dedication, esp. to religion;
consecration:[uncountable]a life of devotion to God. - the act of devoting:[uncountable]demanding devotion to the Party.
- ReligionOften, devotions. [plural] religious observance or prayers.
de•vo•tion•al, adj. [before a noun]devotional candles. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•vo•tion (di vō′shən),USA pronunciation n. - profound dedication;
consecration. - earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.
- an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.:the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.
- ReligionOften, devotions. [Eccles.]religious observance or worship;
a form of prayer or worship for special use.
- Late Latin dēvōtiōn- (stem of dēvōtiō), equivalent. to Latin dēvōt(us) (see devote) + -iōn- -ion
- Anglo-French)
- Middle English devocioun (1150–1200
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged zeal, ardor. See love.
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