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Benedictive
UK
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
US
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
Translation of "benedictive" into Russian
benedictive
Adjective
UK
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
US
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
benedictive
more benedictive Comp.
most benedictive Super.
The priest gave a benedictive prayer at the end of the service.
Священник произнес благословляющую молитву в конце службы.
Definitions
benedictive
Noun
UK
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
US
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
A grammatical mood that expresses a wish or blessing, found in languages such as Sanskrit.
The benedictive in Sanskrit is rarely used outside of ritual contexts.
benedictive
Adjective
UK
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
US
/ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktɪv/
Expressing or conveying a blessing.
The priest's benedictive words brought comfort to the congregation.