DEVOTIONAL

devotional

(adjective) relating to worship; “a devotional exercise”

devotional

(noun) a short religious service

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

devotional (plural devotionals)

A brief religious service.

A textor piece of music or writing to be used for devotion.

Adjective

devotional (comparative more devotional, superlative most devotional)

(usually, religious) Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.

Source: Wiktionary


De*vo"tion*al, a. Etym: [L. devotionalis.]

Definition: Pertaining to, suited to, or used in, devotion; as, a devotional posture; devotional exercises; a devotional frame of mind.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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