supplication vs devotion
devotion vs supplicationsupplication and devotion both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| supplication | Yes | No | No | No |
| devotion | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
devotion is a hyponym of
supplication; that is, devotion is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
supplication:
- supplication: the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
- devotion: (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
Other hyponyms of supplication include
benediction, blessing.
| supplication (noun) | devotion (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) | (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) |
| a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service | commitment to some purpose |
| a humble request for help from someone in authority | religious zeal; the willingness to serve God |
| feelings of ardent love |
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