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doxology

dox·ol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dok-sol-uh-jee]
    • /dɒkˈsɒl ə dʒi/
    • /dɒk.ˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dok-sol-uh-jee]
    • /dɒkˈsɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of doxology word

  • noun plural doxology a hymn or form of words containing an ascription of praise to God. 1
  • noun plural doxology the Doxology, the metrical formula beginning “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”. 1
  • noun doxology A liturgical formula of praise to God. 1
  • noun doxology a hymn, verse, or form of words in Christian liturgy glorifying God 0
  • noun doxology a hymn of praise to God 0
  • noun doxology the greater doxology, which begins Gloria in excelsis Deo (glory to God in the highest) 0

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Origin of doxology

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Medieval Latin doxologia < Greek, equivalent to doxo- (combining form of dóxa honor, glory) + -logia -logy

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Parts of speech for Doxology

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

doxology popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.

doxology usage trend in Literature

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