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- [ben-i-dis-i-tee]
- /ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪs ɪ ti/
- /benˈɪdɪsˌaɪt/
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- [ben-i-dis-i-tee]
- /ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪs ɪ ti/
Definitions of benedicite word
- noun benedicite (esp in Christian religious orders) a blessing or grace 3
- exclamation benedicite an expression of surprise 3
- noun benedicite a canticle that originated as part of the Song of the Three Holy Children in the secondary addition to the Book of Daniel, beginning Benedicite omnia opera Domini Domino in Latin, and O all ye Works of the Lord in English 3
- noun benedicite Ecclesiastical. the canticle beginning in Latin Benedicite, omnia opera Domini, and in English “O all ye works of the Lord.”. 1
- noun benedicite A canticle (the Latin version of which begins with the word "benedicite") which may be used in the order for morning prayer in the Church of England. 0
- interjection benedicite (Obsolete (No longer in use)) bless you. 0
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Origin of benedicite
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English < Latin, imperative 2nd person plural of benedīcere (bene bene- + dīcere to speak)
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Parts of speech for Benedicite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
benedicite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
benedicite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benedicite
noun benedicite
- dedication — A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone.
- grace — William Russell, 1832–1904, U.S. financier and shipping magnate, born in Ireland: mayor of New York City 1880–88.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- thanksgiving — the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
- consecration — the part of the Mass after the sermon during which the bread and wine are believed to change into the Body and Blood of Christ
Antonyms for benedicite
noun benedicite
- blight — You can refer to something as a blight when it causes great difficulties, and damages or spoils other things.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- damnation — According to some religions, if someone suffers damnation, they have to stay in hell for ever after they have died because of their sins.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
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