spirituality

[ spir-i-choo-al-i-tee ]

/ ˌspɪr ɪ tʃuˈæl ɪ ti /

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noun, plural spir·it·u·al·i·ties.

the quality or fact of being spiritual.

incorporeal or immaterial nature.

predominantly spiritual character as shown in thought, life, etc.; spiritual tendency or tone.

Often spiritualities. property or revenue of the church or of an ecclesiastic in his or her official capacity.

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Origin of spirituality

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word spīrituālitās. See spiritual, -ity

Related formsnon·spir·it·u·al·i·ty, nounsu·per·spir·it·u·al·i·ty, nounun·spir·i·tu·al·i·ty, noun

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So clearly the Jesuit formation and the Jesuit spirituality has deeply influenced him.
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His Jesuit background and his Jesuit spirituality have to be enormously influential.
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Moreover, the ability to perform miracles is but a function of spirituality.
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We burned foreign cloth without a scruple, and the spirituality of the movement did not receive a shock when we burned them.
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It depends entirely on the spirituality or spiritual capacity of each individual to what extent he knows God and God's ways.
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I have restored his worship in purity and spirituality upon earth.
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When spirituality ceases to be real or vital to a people, then a grave danger threatens them.
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British Dictionary definitions for spirituality

spirituality

/ (ˌspɪrɪtjʊˈælɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

the state or quality of being dedicated to God, religion, or spiritual things or values, esp as contrasted with material or temporal ones

the condition or quality of being spiritual

a distinctive approach to religion or prayerthe spirituality of the desert Fathers

(often plural) Church property or revenue or a Church benefice

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Word Origin and History for spirituality

spirituality

early 15c., from Middle French spiritualite, from Late Latin spiritualitatem (nominative spiritualitas), from Latin spiritualis (see spiritual). An earlier form was spiritualty (late 14c.).

spirituality

noun, plural spir·it·u·al·i·ties.

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