Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

benedicite

/ˌbɛnəˈdɪsɪti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.21 in modern English

Syllables: Be-ne-di-ci-te
IPA: /ˌbɛnəˈdɪsɪti/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Benedicite.

noun

A canticle, the Latin version of which begins with the word benedīcite (“praise ye!”), which may be used in the order for morning prayer in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.

Example Sentences

"But one or two, who nourished in their bosoms respect for the downfallen hierarchy—casting first a timorous glance around, to see that no one observed them—hastily crossed themselves—bent their knee to sister Magdalen, by which name they saluted her—kissed her hand, or even the hem of her dalmatique—received with humility the Benedicite with which she repaid their obeisance; […]"

Etymology

From Latin benedīcite, a plural imperative of benedīcō (“to bless; to praise”, literally “to say well (of)”).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: benedīcite

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌbɛnəˈdɪsɪti/
British English: /ˌbɛnɪˈdaɪsɪti/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Religion.

Inflected Forms

benedicites (plural)

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce benedicite?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbɛnəˈdɪsɪti/.
What does benedicite mean?: Alternative letter-case form of Benedicite.
Where does benedicite come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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