spirituality — the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌspɪrɪtʃuˈæləti/
Example Sentences
- His yoga instructor claimed that stretching your hamstrings could unlock deep spirituality, but he just felt like a pretzel.
- The corporate retreat focused on workplace spirituality, teaching employees to find inner peace between budget meetings.
- Many people turn to spirituality during difficult times to find meaning and comfort.
spirituality
NOUN[/ˌspɪrɪtʃuˈæləti/]
the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
Meditation helped her discover spirituality in everyday life.
Daily meditation strengthened his spirituality. (🧘 Inner Peace + ✨ Soul → Spirituality)
Her spirituality grew through a daily ritual, leaving her peaceful each morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'spiritualis' (spiritual), which itself stems from 'spiritus' (breath, soul). The suffix '-ity' was added to form an abstract noun. The term developed in medieval times within religious contexts, referring to matters of the spirit or soul rather than the material or physical.
Breakdown
spiritus (breath, soul) + -al (adjective-forming suffix) + -ity (abstract noun-forming suffix), creating a noun denoting the quality or state of being spiritual.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His yoga instructor claimed that stretching your hamstrings could unlock deep spirituality, but he just felt like a pretzel.”
“The corporate retreat focused on workplace spirituality, teaching employees to find inner peace between budget meetings.”
“Many people turn to spirituality during difficult times to find meaning and comfort.”
“The conference explored the relationship between science and spirituality in modern society.”
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