Pronunciations (4)
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/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/dɪˈvoʊʃənəl/
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- General-American
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dɪˈvəʊʃənəl
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- GB
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dɪˈvoʊʃənəl
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- US
Noun
A brief religious service.
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To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.
A text or piece of music or writing to be used for devotion.
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Each page of the book offers a short devotional that inspires thought and self-reflection.
Adjective
Of or pertaining to devotion or worship.
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She spent much time playing devotional music.
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Because of her love for Robert […] the Resistance leader, Willie undertakes dangerous missions for the anti-fascist groups. She doesn't seem however to have the slightest idea why she is doing it, it is a devotional, not a political action.
The latter [mule] had what Muldoon referred to as 'devotional habits' — which is to say that, occasionally, she would go down on her knees and refuse to budge.
Adjective
relating to worship
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a devotional exercise
Noun
a short religious service
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