votive
[ voh-tiv ]
adjective
offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow: a votive offering.
performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow.
of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
Origin of votive
1Other words from votive
- vo·tive·ly, adverb
- vo·tive·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for votive
votive
/ (ˈvəʊtɪv) /
adjective
offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow
RC Church optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering: a votive Mass; a votive candle
Origin of votive
1C16: from Latin vōtīvus promised by a vow, from vōtum a vow
Derived forms of votive
- votively, adverb
- votiveness, noun
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