单词 | devotion |
释义 | devotion /di voh"sheuhn/, n. 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. Eccles. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use. [1150-1200; ME devocioun ( < AF) < LL devotion- (s. of devotio), equiv. to L devot(us) (see DEVOTE) + -ion- -ION] Syn. 2. zeal, ardor. See love. |
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