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Observance: meaning, definitions and examples

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observance

 

[ ษ™bหˆzษœหvษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beobachtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengamatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestrzeganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ตๅฎˆ (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚…)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท observance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ observancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค€์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodrลพovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dodrลพiavanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ตๅฎˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upoลกtevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirlit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ riayษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ observancia

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,274 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.