genuflect

Meanings

• Verb

  To bend the knee in reverence or worship.

  - "He genuflected before the altar."
  - "The crowd genuflected as the pope passed by."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈdʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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conject , inject , project , reflect , select , suspect , collect , correct

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Variants

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genuflect , genuflected , genuflecting , genuflection , genuflections , genuflects

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Etymology

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From Old French genneler, to bend the knee, from genou, knee.

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Trivia

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1. Genuflection is also used in fencing as a term for a defensive move.

2. In the Catholic Church, genuflection is customary when entering or leaving the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Related Concepts

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1. prostration: A more extreme form of showing respect or submission, which involves lying face down on the ground.

2. kneeling: A similar act to genuflection, but involves kneeling on both knees instead of bending one.

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Culture

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The genuflection is a traditional sign of respect, reverence, or submission, often used in religious contexts.

How to Memorize "genuflect"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself bending one knee in front of an altar or a religious figure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word genuflection with the act of bending the knee in reverence or worship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Genuflect, genuflect, get on your left' to remember the meaning of the word.

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