lectionary

lec·tion·ar·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lek-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˈlɛk ʃəˌnɛr i/
- /lˈekʃənəri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lek-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˈlɛk ʃəˌnɛr i/

Definitions of lectionary word

noun plural lectionary a book or a list of lections for reading in a divine service. 1
noun lectionary A list or book of portions of the Bible appointed to be read at a church service. 1
noun lectionary a book containing readings appointed to be read at divine services 0
noun lectionary a sequence or list of lections to be read in church services during the year 0
noun lectionary A book or listing that contains a collection of readings for Christian worship. 0

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Origin of lectionary

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; < Medieval Latin (liber) lēctiōnārius. See lection, -ary

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Parts of speech for Lectionary

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lectionary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for lectionary

noun lectionary

canon — A canon is a member of the clergy who is on the staff of a cathedral.
book of common prayer — the official book of church services of the Church of England, until 1980, when the Alternative Service Book was sanctioned
mass book — missal (def 1).
breviary — a book of psalms, hymns, prayers, etc, to be recited daily by clerics in major orders and certain members of religious orders as part of the divine office
psalmbook — a book containing psalms for liturgical or devotional use.

All 7 Synonyms of lectionary