Doxology

Pronunciation: /dɑˈkɑlədʒi/

Definitions of doxology

noun a short hymn or verse, especially one set to music and used in Christian worship

Example Sentences

A1 A doxology is a short hymn of praise to God.

A2 The congregation sang a beautiful doxology at the end of the service.

B1 The choir director chose a traditional doxology for the Christmas concert.

B2 The doxology is often recited at the conclusion of a religious service.

C1 The composer wrote a new doxology for the special Easter service.

C2 The doxology is a significant part of many religious ceremonies around the world.

Examples of doxology in a Sentence

formal The congregation ended the church service with a beautiful doxology.

informal We sang the doxology at the end of the Sunday service.

slang Let's wrap up with the doxology before heading out.

figurative The sunset over the mountains was like a natural doxology to end the day.

Grammatical Forms of doxology

• past tense: doxologized
• plural: doxologies
• comparative: more doxological
• superlative: most doxological
• present tense: doxologizes
• future tense: will doxologize
• perfect tense: has doxologized
• continuous tense: is doxologizing
• singular: doxology
• positive degree: doxological
• infinitive: to doxologize
• gerund: doxologizing
• participle: doxologized

Origin and Evolution of doxology

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'doxology' originated from the Greek words 'doxa' meaning glory and 'logos' meaning word, hence it translates to 'words of glory'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Christian liturgical contexts to refer to hymns or prayers praising God, the term 'doxology' has evolved to encompass any short hymn or verse of praise to a deity or divine being in various religious traditions.