doxology (redirected from doxologically)

dox·ol·o·gy  (dk-sl-j)

n. pl. dox·ol·o·gies

An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

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[Medieval Latin doxologia, from Greek doxologi, praise : doxa, glory, honor (from dokein, to seem; see dek- in Indo-European roots) + -logi, -logy.]

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doxo·logi·cal (dks-lj-kl) adj.

doxo·logi·cal·ly adv.

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doxology [dɒkˈsɒlədʒɪ]

n pl -gies

(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a hymn, verse, or form of words in Christian liturgy glorifying God

[from Medieval Latin doxologia, from Greek, from doxologos uttering praise, from doxa praise; see -logy]

doxological  [ˌdɒksəˈlɒdʒɪk^əl] adj

doxologically  adv

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doxology

a short hymn expressing praise to God. — doxological, adj.

See also: Music

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

doxology - a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God Christian liturgy - the Christian worship services hymn, anthem - a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

Translations

doxology

n → Lobpreisung f, → Verherrlichung f → Gottes