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devotion

[ dih-voh-shuhn ]

noun

  1. profound dedication, especially to religion.
  2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.

    Synonyms: ,

  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.


devotion

/ ɪˈəʊʃə /

noun

  1. often foll by to strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc) marked by dedicated loyalty
  2. religious zeal; piety
  3. often plural religious observance or prayers
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • d·tDz noun
  • p··tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of devotion1

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English devocioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin ŧōپō-, stem of ŧōپō “consecration, enchantment, vow”; equivalent to devote + -ion
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He may be the latest out of many to play the role, but the same devotion to straightening odd knots keeps him ever-relevant.

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Trust that this show’s devotion to its characters’ humanity makes the horrors hit harder.

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Judeline’s songs are imbued with a bewitching sensuality and romanticism that verges on religious devotion.

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No one could possibly question his devotion to Trump after he chose prison over testifying against the president in Congress.

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"His mental strength, coupled with a monastic devotion to football - including stints at the Sierra Nevada high-performance centre to recover fitness and build stamina - meant he never lost sight of his goals."

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The noun devotion refers to profound dedication or earnest attachment to a cause, person, or deity. How does devotion compare to love and affection? Learn more on .

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