devotion

[dɪˈvəʊʃən]
[dɪˈvoʊʃən]
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Devotion is a strong feeling or act of loyalty and dedication to someone or something.

When we talk about devotion, it's usually in the context of how much love and commitment someone has for another person, like a partner or family member. We might say that someone is devoted to their job if they work really hard and are passionate about what they do. But devotion can also mean being completely dedicated to a hobby, like playing music or painting. Some people even show devotion to a cause they care deeply about, volunteering their time and energy to make the world a better place.

Note: As an adjective, devoted means having strong feelings of love, loyalty, or dedication towards something or someone.

How common is "devotion"?

Word devotion is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The act or state of devoting or being devoted.

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