Benediction word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "benediction" word

[noun] the act of praying for divine protection
[noun] a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

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\Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F. b['e]n['e]diction. See {Benison}.] 1. The act of blessing. 2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness. So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus Followed with benediction. --Milton. Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her. --Longfellow. Specifically: The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction. 3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe. 4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

Synonyms for benediction

blessing, blessing

Related terms: acknowledgment, advantage, approval, benedicite, benefit, benison, blessing, boon, cognizance, credit, crediting, favor, godsend, grace, hymn, invocation, OK, paean, praise, prayer of thanks, recognition, thank offering, thanks, thanksgiving, thank-you

The fun area, different aproach to word »benediction«

Let's analyse "benediction" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 45.5% of vowels is 6.9% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCIDENEB. Average typing speed for these characters is 2975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... . -. . -.. .. -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: benediction: 5 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 6 = 34, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: benediction: 2 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 55, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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