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- [voh-tiv]
- /ˈvoʊ tɪv/
- /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [voh-tiv]
- /ˈvoʊ tɪv/
Definitions of votive word
- adjective votive offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow: a votive offering. 1
- adjective votive performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow. 1
- adjective votive of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire. 1
- adjective votive relating to a vow 1
- adjective votive offered, given, undertaken, performed, or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow 0
- adjective votive optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering 0
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Origin of votive
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin vōtīvus, equivalent to vōt(um) a vow + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Votive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
votive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
votive usage trend in Literature
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adjective votive
- contractual — A contractual arrangement or relationship involves a legal agreement between people.
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