/di voh"sheuhn/ , n.
1. profound dedication; consecration.
2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.
3. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.
4. Often, devotions . Eccles. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.
[ 1150-1200; ME devocioun ( devotion- (s. of devotio ), equiv. to L devot ( us ) (see DEVOTE) + -ion- -ION ]
Syn. 2. zeal, ardor. See love .