Observance: meaning, definitions and examples
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observance
[ ษbหzษหvษns ]
religious
The practice or ritual of following a custom, rule, or law. It often refers to the act of obeying a religious command or fulfilling a religious duty.
Synonyms
adherence, compliance, obedience
Examples of usage
- The observance of fasting during Ramadan is an important tradition in Islam.
- The Jewish community gathered for the observance of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
formal
The act of watching or noticing something in a formal or ceremonial way. It can also refer to the celebration or honoring of a special day or event.
Synonyms
celebration, ceremony, commemoration
Examples of usage
- The observance of Memorial Day includes ceremonies to honor those who have served in the military.
- The observance of the national anthem is a sign of respect for the country.
Translations
Translations of the word "observance" in other languages:
๐ต๐น observรขncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Beobachtung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengamatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพััะธะผะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ przestrzeganie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ตๅฎ (ใใ ใใใ )
๐ซ๐ท observance
๐ช๐ธ observancia
๐น๐ท gรถzlem
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฒุงู
๐จ๐ฟ dodrลพovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ dodrลพiavanie
๐จ๐ณ ้ตๅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ upoลกtevanje
๐ฎ๐ธ eftirlit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ riayษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ observancia
Word origin
The word 'observance' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'observance'. It has roots in the Latin word 'observantia', meaning 'attention, observance', and 'observare', meaning 'watch'. The term has evolved over time to encompass the ideas of following rules, customs, or traditions with attention and respect.
See also: nonobservance, observable, observant, observantly, observation, observational, observationally, observe, observer, observers, observing, unobservant, unobserved.