Definition of the word genuflection

Pronunciation of vocabulary genuflection

genuflectionnoun

quỳ gối

/ˌdʒenjuˈflekʃn//ˌdʒenjuˈflekʃn/

Origin of the word genuflection

The word "genuflection" originally comes from the Latin word "genu" meaning "knee" and "flexio" meaning "bending". In the context of religion, genuflection refers to the act of bending the knee as a sign of reverence before a sacred object, such as an altar or a statue of a saint or Christ. This devotional gesture is commonly practiced in Christian traditions, particularly in Catholicism and Anglicanism. The exact form and frequency of genuflections varies by denomination and religious context. Genuflection has been a part of Christian worship for centuries and serves as a visible expression of deep reverence and faith in the divine.

Example of vocabulary genuflectionnamespace

meaning

the act of moving your body into a lower position by bending one or both knees, as a sign of respect in a church

hành động di chuyển cơ thể của bạn xuống vị trí thấp hơn bằng cách uốn cong một hoặc cả hai đầu gối, như một dấu hiệu của sự tôn trọng trong nhà thờ

meaning

the act of showing too much respect to somebody/something

hành động thể hiện sự tôn trọng quá mức đối với ai đó/cái gì đó

  • a genuflection to the US over disarmament

    một sự khuất phục trước Hoa Kỳ về việc giải trừ quân bị

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary genuflection

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