Sanctus

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktəs/

Definitions of Sanctus

noun A sacred hymn or text used in Christian liturgy, particularly in the Roman Catholic Mass

Example Sentences

A1 The choir sang the 'Sanctus' during the church service.

A2 In the Catholic Mass, the 'Sanctus' is a part of the Eucharistic prayer.

B1 The 'Sanctus' is a hymn of praise sung during religious ceremonies.

B2 The 'Sanctus' is often sung in Latin as part of the liturgy.

C1 The 'Sanctus' is a sacred text used in Christian worship services.

C2 The 'Sanctus' is a key element of the ordinary of the Mass.

Examples of Sanctus in a Sentence

formal The choir sang the Sanctus during the church service.

informal I always get chills when they sing the Sanctus at church.

slang The Sanctus was lit at the concert last night.

figurative The Sanctus of nature could be felt in the stillness of the forest.

Grammatical Forms of Sanctus

• past tense: sanctified
• plural: sancti
• comparative: more sanctified
• superlative: most sanctified
• present tense: sanctifies
• future tense: will sanctify
• perfect tense: has sanctified
• continuous tense: is sanctifying
• singular: sanctus
• positive degree: holy
• infinitive: to sanctify
• gerund: sanctifying
• participle: sanctified

Origin and Evolution of Sanctus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Sanctus' originated from Latin, specifically from the Latin word 'sanctus' meaning holy or sacred.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Sanctus' has been adopted into various languages and is commonly used in religious contexts to refer to a hymn or prayer praising God's holiness.