genuflected

Meanings

• Verb

  To kneel with the knee touching the ground and the heel of the other foot raised, as in deep reverence or prayer.

  - "He genuflected before the altar."
  - "The priest genuflected three times during the mass."

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Rhymes

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reflected , connected , projected

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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 genou 'knee' + feliciter 'to make happy' or 'to praise'.

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Trivia

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1. Genuflection is also known as a 'curtsy on one knee'.

2. In some cultures, genuflection is performed before entering a mosque or other sacred place.

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Related Concepts

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1. kneeling: The act of sitting on one's knees, often as a sign of respect or prayer.

2. prostration: The act of lying face down as a sign of deep reverence or submission.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, genuflection is a sign of deep respect, reverence, or submission. It is often performed before religious icons or statues, as well as before the Eucharist and the cross.

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