Benedictus
See also: benedictus
English
Etymology
From Ecclesiastical Latin benedictus, from benedīcō (“I speak well (of)”).
Noun
Benedictus (plural Benedictuses)
- (music) Either of two canticles that begin with the Latin word benedictus.
- Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel ― Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
- Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini ― Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord
- (music) The music that accompanies these canticles.
Further reading
Benedictus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - Benedictus (Song of Zechariah) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Latin
Etymology
From benedīcō.
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /be.neˈdik.tus/, [bɛnɛˈd̪ɪkt̪ʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /be.neˈdik.tus/, [beneˈd̪ikt̪us]
Proper noun
Benedictus m (genitive Benedictī); second declension
- a male given name, equivalent to English Benedict.
Declension
Second-declension noun.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Benedictus | Benedictī |
| Genitive | Benedictī | Benedictōrum |
| Dative | Benedictō | Benedictīs |
| Accusative | Benedictum | Benedictōs |
| Ablative | Benedictō | Benedictīs |
| Vocative | Benedicte | Benedictī |
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