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Devotion vs Ardency - What's the difference?

devotion | ardency |

As nouns the difference between devotion and ardency

is that devotion is the act or state of devoting or being devoted while ardency is intense feelings; passion.

devotion

English

("devotion on Wikiquote")

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
  • (uncountable) Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication
  • (uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.
  • (countable, ecclesiastical) A prayer (often found in the plural)

    • ardency

    English

    Noun

    (ardencies)
  • intense feelings; passion;
  • intense devotion; eagerness; zeal