Matins

Pronunciation: /ˈmætɪnz/

Definitions of matins

noun the time of morning prayer; dawn

Example Sentences

A1 I wake up early for matins at the church.

A2 The monks gather for matins every morning to pray.

B1 The matins service at the cathedral is always well attended.

B2 The beautiful hymns sung during matins bring peace to my soul.

C1 Attending matins is a spiritual practice that helps me start my day with purpose.

C2 The Gregorian chants during matins create a transcendent atmosphere in the church.

Examples of matins in a Sentence

formal The monks gathered in the chapel for the early morning matins.

informal I woke up early for matins and couldn't go back to sleep.

slang I skipped matins this morning and slept in instead.

figurative The sunrise served as nature's matins, signaling the start of a new day.

Grammatical Forms of matins

• plural: matins
• comparative: more matins
• superlative: most matins
• present tense: matins
• future tense: will matins
• perfect tense: has matins
• continuous tense: is matins
• singular: matins
• positive degree: matins
• infinitive: to matins
• gerund: matins
• participle: matins

Origin and Evolution of matins

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'matins' originated from the Latin word 'matutinus' meaning 'of or belonging to the morning.' It was used in reference to the early morning prayers in the Christian church.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'matins' came to specifically refer to the early morning prayer service in the Christian liturgy, rather than just the morning itself.