Votive: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฏ๏ธ
votive
[ หvoสtษชv ]
religious offering
Votive refers to something that is offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow, often in a religious context. It can describe objects offered to a deity, typically as a sign of gratitude or to seek favor or assistance.
Synonyms
devotional, promissory, sacramental.
Examples of usage
- The votive candles flickered in the dim light.
- She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
- The ceremony included a votive dedication.
- He dedicated a votive statue to the goddess.
Translations
Translations of the word "votive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น votivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคเคฟเคต
๐ฉ๐ช votives
๐ฎ๐ฉ votif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wotum
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅ็ดใฎ
๐ซ๐ท votif
๐ช๐ธ votivo
๐น๐ท vot
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฐุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ votivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ votivnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎธๆฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ votivni
๐ฎ๐ธ heitiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแคแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ votiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ votivo
Etymology
The word 'votive' derives from the Latin 'votum', which means 'a vow or wish'. In Latin, 'votum' is related to the verb 'votare', meaning 'to vow or to devote', indicating a strong commitment or to promise something sacred. The term came into English in the late 18th century, maintaining its religious connotation from the Latin origins. Historically, votive offerings have been a part of various cultures and religions, where individuals would present gifts or sacrifices to deities, intending to fulfill a promise made in prayer or supplication. This practice signifies gratitude, devotion, or an appeal for intervention, embodying the intersection of faith and ritual in human spirituality.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,812, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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