— votively , adv. — votiveness , n.
/voh"tiv/ , adj.
1. offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow: a votive offering.
2. performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow.
3. of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
[ 1585-95; votivus, equiv. to vot ( um ) a VOW + -ivus -IVE ]