Benedictus
See also: benedictus
English
Etymology
From Ecclesiastical Latin benedictus (“blessed, praised”), from benedīcō (“I speak well (of)”).
Noun
Benedictus (plural Benedictuses)
- (Western Christianity) The Gospel canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68–79), with the incipit Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel (“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel”).
- (Western Christianity) The second part of the Sanctus, beginning, Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini (“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”), and historically often sung as a separate piece of music.
- (music) The music that accompanies either of the above.
Further reading
Benedictus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - Benedictus (Song of Zechariah) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Latin
Etymology
From benedictus (“blessed”).
Pronunciation
- (Classical) 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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