ben·e·dic·tion
(bĕn′ĭ-dĭk′shən)n.
1. A blessing.
2. An invocation of divine blessing, usually at the end of a church service.
3. often Benediction Roman Catholic Church A short service consisting of prayers, the singing of a Eucharistic hymn, and the blessing of the congregation with the host.
4. An expression of good wishes.
[Middle English benediccioun, from Old French benedicion, from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōn-, from benedictus, past participle of benedīcere, to bless : bene, well; see deu- in Indo-European roots + dīcere, to speak; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]
ben′e·dic′tive, ben′e·dic′to·ry (-dĭk′tə-rē) adj.
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benedictive
(ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv)adj
relating to a benediction or blessing
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