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benedictus

Ben·e·dic·tus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-i-dik-tuh s]
    • /ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-i-dik-tuh s]
    • /ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk təs/

Definitions of benedictus word

  • noun benedictus a short canticle beginning Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini in Latin and Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord in English 3
  • noun benedictus a canticle beginning Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel in Latin and Blessed be the Lord God of Israel in English 3
  • noun benedictus Zacharias' hymn (Luke 1:68-79) beginning “Blessed,” a part of Lauds 3
  • noun benedictus a short hymn of praise (Matt. 21:9), also beginning “Blessed,” used in the Mass 3
  • noun benedictus music for either of these hymns 3
  • noun benedictus the short canticle or hymn beginning in Latin Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini, and in English “Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.”. 1

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Parts of speech for Benedictus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

benedictus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for benedictus

noun benedictus

  • invocation — the act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication.
  • gratitude — the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: He expressed his gratitude to everyone on the staff.
  • okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
  • amen — Amen is said by Christians at the end of a prayer.
  • blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.

Antonyms for benedictus

noun benedictus

  • refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
  • condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
  • disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
  • disfavor — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc

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