rogation
rogation · rogations
A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreatyA deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
UK/ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/US/ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty.
(Roman, countable, historical, uncountable)The demand, by the consuls or tribunes, of a law to be passed by the people; a proposed law or decree.
More definitions
- a solemn supplication ceremony prescribed by the church
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”). By surface analysis, Latin rog- + -ateBorrowed from Latin rogātiō, from rogō (“request”). By surface analysis, Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.
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Forms
plural: rogationsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable