Votive Definition

vōtĭv
votives
adjective
Designed to accomplish or fulfill a special intention, promise, etc., or to express thanks or devotion.
A votive offering.
Webster's New World
Given or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
A votive offering.
American Heritage
Expressing or symbolizing a wish, desire, or vow.
A votive prayer; votive candles.
American Heritage
noun

(music) A hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary.

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Other Word Forms of Votive

Noun

Singular:
votive
Plural:
votives

Origin of Votive

  • From Latin vōtÄ«vus (“votive"), from vōtum (“vow").

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin vōtīvus from vōtum vow vote

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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