la
feminine
/deβoˈθjon/
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Translation
devotion
Word origin
From Latin devotio ('a vowing, dedication'), from devovere ('to vow, dedicate'), from de- plus vovere ('to vow').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- devotio
- English cognates
- devotion, devout, vow
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraldevociones
Examples
.
She looks after her children with enormous devotion.
fieles .
The devotion of the faithful filled the church.
.
He works with devotion for his team.
gran .
She feels great devotion for her grandmother.
.
His devotion to study brought him good results.
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