Genuflected: meaning, definitions and examples

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genuflected

 

[ หˆdส’ษ›njสŠหŒflษ›ktษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To genuflect means to bend one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect. It is an action often associated with religious practices, especially in Christianity, where it signifies humility and reverence. Genuflecting can also be a gesture of respect towards someone of higher social standing.

Synonyms

bow, kneel, reverence

Examples of usage

  • He genuflected before entering the church.
  • The knight genuflected to the king as a sign of loyalty.
  • She genuflected every time she passed the altar.
  • In some cultures, people genuflect to honor their elders.

Translations

Translations of the word "genuflected" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น genuflexรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kniefall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlutut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะธะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukล‚on

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ–ใพใšใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'agenouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrodillarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diz รงรถkme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆŽ ๊ฟ‡๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokleknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokฤพaknรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทชไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklekniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรบa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะต ะฑาฏะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrodillarse

Etymology

The word 'genuflect' originates from the Latin term 'genuflectere,' which means 'to bend the knee.' The term consists of two parts: 'genu,' meaning 'knee,' and 'flectere,' meaning 'to bend.' Historically, the act of bending the knee has been symbolic of submission or deference, rooted in ancient customs. Genuflection has been a part of various rituals since antiquity, often seen in religious contexts, where it signifies humility before a divine presence. Over time, the term evolved into modern English, retaining its association with respect and devotion in both religious and secular contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,443, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.