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devotional

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //dɪˈvoʊʃənəɫ// UK //dɪvˈəʊʃənəl// de·vo·tion·al

n. a short religious text or book used for daily prayer and study. People use it to help them focus on their spiritual life.

n. a short religious text or book intended for use in private or communal worship. Often structured as a series of daily readings or meditations.


SIMPLE

She reads a short devotional every morning before work.

CONTEXTUAL

The bookstore has a large section dedicated to daily devotionals for people of various faiths.

COMPLEX

While the sermon provides a communal experience, many practitioners find that a personal devotional offers a more intimate space for reflection on sacred texts.

Usage

Commonly used within religious contexts to refer to the physical book or the specific text being read.

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