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- [kan-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈkæn tɪ kəl/
- /ˈkæntɪkl/
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- [kan-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈkæn tɪ kəl/
Definitions of canticle word
- noun canticle a nonmetrical hymn, derived from the Bible and used in the liturgy of certain Christian churches 3
- noun canticle a song, poem, or hymn, esp one that is religious in character 3
- noun canticle a song or chant 3
- noun canticle a hymn whose words are taken from the Bible, used in certain church services 3
- noun canticle one of the nonmetrical hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services. 1
- noun canticle a song, poem, or hymn especially of praise. 1
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Origin of canticle
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin canticulum, equivalent to cantic(um) song (see canticum) + -ulum -ule
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Parts of speech for Canticle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
canticle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for canticle
noun canticle
- hymn — a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc.
- chant — A chant is a word or group of words that is repeated over and over again.
- melody — musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
- chorus — A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
- paean — any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
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