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Meaning of "canticle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CANTICLE

From Latin canticulum, diminutive of canticus a song, from canere to sing.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CANTICLE

canticle  [ˈkæntɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANTICLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Canticle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CANTICLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Canticle

A canticle is a hymn, psalm or other song of praise taken from biblical texts other than the Psalms.

Definition of canticle in the English dictionary

The definition of canticle in the dictionary is a nonmetrical hymn, derived from the Bible and used in the liturgy of certain Christian churches. Other definition of canticle is a song, poem, or hymn, esp one that is religious in character.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANTICLE


antical
ˈæntɪkəl
article
ˈɑːtɪkəl
authentical
ɔːˈθentɪkəl
chiromantical
ˌkaɪrəʊˈmæntɪkəl
conventicle
kənˈvɛntɪkəl
critical
ˈkrɪtɪkəl
denticle
ˈdɛntɪkəl
identical
aɪˈdɛntɪkəl
lenticle
ˈlɛntɪkəl
nature-identical
ˈneɪtʃəʳaɪˈdɛntɪkəl
nonidentical
ˌnɒnaɪˈdɛntɪkəl
pedantical
pɪˈdæntɪkəl
political
pəˈlɪtɪkəl
practical
ˈpræktɪkəl
quantical
ˈkwɒntɪkəl
romantical
rəʊˈmæntɪkəl
semantical
sɪˈmæntɪkəl
sycophantical
ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪkəl
unromantical
ˌʌnrəʊˈmæntɪkəl
vertical
ˈvɜːtɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANTICLE

cantic
Canticle of Canticles
Canticles
cantico
canticum
cantier
cantiest
cantilena
cantilever
cantilever beam
cantilever bridge
cantillate
cantillation
cantillatory
cantily
cantina
cantiness
canting
canting arms
cantingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANTICLE

alpha particle
antiparticle
beta particle
cuticle
definite article
elementary particle
feature article
God particle
Higgs particle
indefinite article
interparticle
leading article
microparticle
multiparticle
nanoparticle
particle
quasiparticle
reticle
subarticle
testicle
vehicle

Synonyms and antonyms of canticle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «canticle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANTICLE

Find out the translation of canticle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of canticle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «canticle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

颂歌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cántico
570 millions of speakers

English

canticle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भजन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النشيد الديني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

песнопение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cântico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খ্রীষ্টধর্মসঙ্গীত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cantique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Canticle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lobgesang
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

賛美歌
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아가
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Canticle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bài ca ngợi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாடலையும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कतरिना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kantik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cantico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kantyk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

піснеспів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cântare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άσμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lied
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

canticle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Canticle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of canticle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANTICLE»

The term «canticle» is normally little used and occupies the 112.097 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANTICLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «canticle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «canticle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about canticle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANTICLE»

Discover the use of canticle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to canticle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Canticle for Leibowitz
In the depths of the Utah desert, long after the Flame Deluge has scoured the earth clean, the rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of knowledge.
Walter M. Miller, 2013
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Blood Canticle
The dazzling vampire Lestat was once the epitome of evil.
Anne Rice, 2008
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A Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ
The present volume of the works of St. John of the Cross contains the explanation of the “Spiritual Canticle oftheSoulandtheBridegroom Christ.” The two earlier works, the “Ascent of Mount Carmel” and the “Dark Night ofthe Soul,”dealt with ...
St. John of the Cross, 2013
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Canticle
Come back to the Named Lands in this compelling sequel to Ken Scholes amazing novel Lamentation. It is nine months after the end of the previous book.
Ken Scholes, 2009
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Cosmic Canticle
In this epic poem, Cardenal explores Latin American history by relating the evolution of the universe to the development of human understanding.
Ernesto Cardenal, 2002
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A canticle of love: the story of the Franciscan Sisters of ...
" "The present work traces their story, from the slums of Victorian Glasgow to the shanty towns of present-day Africa and among the 'new poor' at home.
John Watts, 2006
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The Canticle of the Sun
Pagination: xviii + 91 pp.Parts available: A57P Part (Piano-vocal score) $18.00
Betty Buchanan, Amy Beach, 2006
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Canticle: The Cleric Quintet
Cadderly must put his studies to the test and enter the catacombs far below to save his brothers and himself. From the Trade Paperback edition.
R.A. Salvatore, 2011
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The Cleric Quintet
The five popular novels featuring Cadderly, the heroic scholar priest, come together in a giant omnibus edition that includes Canticle, In Sylvan Shadows, Night Masks, The Fallen Fortress, and The Chaos Curse. Reprint.
R. A. Salvatore, 2002
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The Canticle Kingdom
Two brothers create a magical music box which causes people to disappear into a parallel world when they touch it.
Michael Young

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANTICLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term canticle is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's On in Bridgwater... Listings
Thursday, July 9 1.15pm - 1.45pm, Canticle Choir, lunchtime concert at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton. Friday, July 10 Today and tomorrow ... «Bridgwater Mercury, Jul 15»
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Brighton: 11000 gather for A&B anniversary celebration
Timothy Radcliffe further spoke of creation, all things belong to us, and in a link with Si Laudatio, he quoted from St Francis Canticle of Creation, ... «Independent Catholic News, Jul 15»
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Inaugural Orange County Sculpture Exhibit Opens
... and Jonathan Schork, St. Petersburg, “For the children of astrios & eos i: canticle,” a fourteen-foot wind chime that gently gongs in the breeze. «Rejoice Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Pope Francis' Encyclical : A call for ecological Conversion
St Francis of Assisi's Canticle, which sings of other creatures as our brothers and sisters, begins by addressing God with the words “Praise to ... «mnnews.today, Jul 15»
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Hidalgo: Wrath of nature in alarming environmental events
This was inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and his love and care of the environment expressed in his works and canticle praising Mother Earth, ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
6
Advocate for tax fairness
Learn more about this topic by coming to the Franciscan Peace Center Social Justice movie on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. at The Canticle, ... «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
7
Letter: We need to take care of global community
The papal encyclical, “Laudato Si” (Praise be to you, my Lord), begins with a reference to the Canticle of Creatures written by St. Francis of ... «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
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The real low-down on Pope Francis' Encyclical on Climate Change
... Pantheist who advises Pope Francis” and has swayed “Laudato Si” (named so after St. Francis of Assisi's canticle), “seems to believe in Gaia, ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
9
AC, T-shirts make global warming feel true
The pontiff titled his encyclical “Laudato Si,” or “Be Praised,” a phrase taken from “Canticle of the Sun,” composed by the wandering naturalist ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
10
Episcopalians vote to allow gay marriage in churches
... to marry in the church”, said Jim Naughton, a partner at Canticle Communications and founder of the popular Episcopal Cafe blog. «Sentinel Republic, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Canticle [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/canticle>. May 2024 ».
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