supplication

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of asking for something, especially a favor or mercy, with humility and reverence.

  - "After the disaster, the community made a supplication to the government for aid."
  - "The supplication of the sinner was answered with mercy by the divine being."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with supplication
application , adulation , frustration

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Variants

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supplicate , supplicated , supplicates , supplicating , supplication , supplications

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'supplicare', meaning 'to ask for, to beg'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'supplication' comes from the Latin word 'supplicare', which means 'to ask for, to beg'.

2. In ancient Rome, supplication was a formal act of asking for mercy or clemency from the emperor or other high-ranking officials.

3. The term 'supplication' is also used in science to describe the act of bending or distorting a material under stress.

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Related Concepts

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1. petition: A formal written request or application, often made to a government or other authority.

2. prayer: An act of communicating with a deity or higher power, often involving supplication for guidance, protection, or forgiveness.

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Culture

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In literature, supplication is often used to describe a scene where a character humbly asks for something from a more powerful figure. In art, it is depicted as a kneeling figure with outstretched arms and downcast eyes. In music, it is a term used to describe a slow, solemn melody.

How to Memorize "supplication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person kneeling with their head bowed and hands folded in prayer, asking for forgiveness or mercy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'supplication' with the idea of humbly asking for something, such as asking for forgiveness or mercy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Supplication is a Soleful Plea' to remember the definition of the word.

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