Religious or Religous

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Religious (not Religous).

Correct Spelling

Religious

Incorrect Spelling

Religous

How common is this error?

There are 198,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Religous'. 'Religous' ranks in the top 80 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 208 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "religious" is primarily an adjective. It describes something that pertains to religion or is connected to beliefs, practices, or the worship of a deity. It can also function as a noun, referring to a member of a religious order or community.

Examples of religious being used in a sentence:

Correct The festival attracted many visitors, showcasing the city's rich religious traditions.
Incorrect The festival attracted many visitors, showcasing the city's rich religous traditions.
Correct She found solace in her religious practices during challenging times.
Incorrect She found solace in her religous practices during challenging times.
Correct His lecture explored the impact of religious beliefs on cultural identity.
Incorrect His lecture explored the impact of religous beliefs on cultural identity.

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What is the correct spelling?

Religious

What is its origin?

The word 'religious' originates from the Latin word 'religiosus', which means 'scrupulous' or 'conscientious', derived from 'religio', meaning 'obligation', 'bond', or 'reverence to the gods'.

How do you pronounce religious?

The word 'religious' is pronounced as /rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/. It sounds like "ri-LIDJ-uhs."

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'religious' can be used in a sentence such as, "She follows a strict religious routine that includes daily prayers." When using the word, it's important to ensure it is spelled correctly, maintaining the double 'l' and the letter 'g', and to use it in context related to faith, spirituality, or beliefs, avoiding generic uses that may not convey the intended meaning.

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.