Obedience

Pronunciation: /oʊˈbiːdiəns/

Definitions of obedience

noun the act or practice of obeying; dutiful or submissive compliance

Example Sentences

A1 Dogs are known for their obedience to their owners.

A2 Children are taught the importance of obedience to their parents.

B1 Military training emphasizes the value of obedience to orders.

B2 The success of a team often depends on the obedience of its members to the coach's instructions.

C1 In some cultures, obedience to authority is highly valued.

C2 The concept of civil disobedience challenges traditional ideas of blind obedience to the law.

Examples of obedience in a Sentence

formal Obedience to the law is essential for maintaining order in society.

informal The dog's obedience training is really paying off.

slang She showed mad obedience by following through with the plan.

figurative In the game of chess, obedience to strategic moves is key to winning.

Grammatical Forms of obedience

• past tense: obeyed
• plural: obediences
• comparative: more obedient
• superlative: most obedient
• present tense: obeys
• future tense: will obey
• perfect tense: has obeyed
• continuous tense: is obeying
• singular: obedience
• positive degree: obedient
• infinitive: to obey
• gerund: obeying
• participle: obeyed

Origin and Evolution of obedience

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'obedience' originated from the Latin word 'obedientia', which is derived from the verb 'obedire' meaning 'to obey'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'obedience' has evolved to encompass not just following orders or commands, but also the act of willingly complying with authority or rules out of respect or duty.