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votive

adjective

/ˈvoʊtɪv/

Meaning

Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.

She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.

dedicatory, sacred, devotional, consecrated

profane, ordinary

votive offering, votive candle, votive gift

Relating to the eye or vision.

Located or occurring within a cell.

Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles

Tending to be different or develop in different directions