How do you pronounce votive?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/.

votive

/ˈvoʊ.tɪv/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.55 in modern English

Syllables: vo-tive
IPA: /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/

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Meaning

adj

Dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.

adj

Of, expressing, or symbolizing a vow. Often used to describe thick cylindrical candles found in many churches, lit when making a private vow or asking a private intention.

noun

a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

noun

Clipping of votive candle

Example Sentences

"She placed a votive offering at the shrine."
"embellishments of flowers and votive garlands"
"We reached a votive stone, that bears the name / Of Aloys Reding."
"The church was lit by votive candles."

Etymology

From Middle French votif, from Latin vōtīvus (“votive”), from vōtum (“vow”).

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: votif, vōtīvus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/
British English: /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/

Inflected Forms

more votive (comparative) most votive (superlative) votives (plural)

Phrases

ex-voto votive candle votive mass votive offering

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