devotion

[ dih-voh-shuhn ]
/ dɪˈvoʊ ʃən /
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noun

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.
Often devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.

Origin of devotion

1150–1200; Middle English devocioun (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin dēvōtiōn- (stem of dēvōtiō), equivalent to Latin dēvōt(us) (see devote) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM devotion

pre·de·vo·tion, noun su·per·de·vo·tion, noun

Words nearby devotion

devonshire split, devoré, devote, devoted, devotee, devotion, devotional, devour, devout, devoy, dew

Words related to devotion

adoration, deference, love, fervor, piety, zeal, allegiance, adherence, intensity, fealty, passion, sincerity, reverence, enthusiasm, dedication, faithfulness, fidelity, worship, affection, attachment

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British Dictionary definitions for devotion

devotion
/ (dɪˈvəʊʃən) /

noun

(often foll by to) strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc) marked by dedicated loyalty
religious zeal; piety
(often plural) religious observance or prayers