Devotion

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvoʊʃən/

Definitions of devotion

noun love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example Sentences

A1 She shows great devotion to her family.

A2 His devotion to his job is admirable.

B1 The team's devotion to their cause led to their success.

B2 Her unwavering devotion to her beliefs is inspiring.

C1 His lifelong devotion to charity work has impacted countless lives.

C2 The artist's devotion to his craft is evident in every masterpiece he creates.

Examples of devotion in a Sentence

formal Her devotion to her studies was evident in her perfect attendance and high grades.

informal I admire your devotion to your favorite sports team, you never miss a game!

slang His devotion to his job is next level, he's always the first one in and the last one out.

figurative The artist's devotion to his craft was like a flame that never burned out.

Grammatical Forms of devotion

• past tense: devoted
• plural: devotions
• comparative: more devoted
• superlative: most devoted
• present tense: devotes
• future tense: will devote
• perfect tense: have devoted
• continuous tense: is devoting
• singular: devotion
• positive degree: devoted
• infinitive: to devote
• gerund: devoting
• participle: devoted

Origin and Evolution of devotion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'devotion' originated from the Latin word 'devotio', which means dedication or consecration.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'devotion' has come to encompass not only religious dedication but also strong feelings of loyalty, love, or enthusiasm towards a person, cause, or activity.