Benediction Definition
bĕnĭ-dĭkshən
benedictions
noun
benedictions
A blessing.
Webster's New World
An invocation of divine blessing, usually at the end of a church service.
American Heritage
An invocation of divine blessing, esp. at the end of a religious service.
Webster's New World
A short service consisting of prayers, the singing of a Eucharistic hymn, and the blessing of the congregation with the host.
American Heritage
Blessedness.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Benediction
Noun
Singular:
benediction
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benedictionsOrigin of Benediction
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Middle English benediccioun from Old French benedicion from Latin benedictiō benedictiōn- from benedictus past participle of benedīcere to bless bene well deu-2 in Indo-European roots dīcere to speak deik- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin bene (“well, good”) + dictio (“speaking”), from dīcō (“speak”).
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