Confessional
Word | CONFESSIONAL |
Character | 12 |
Hyphenation | con fes sion al |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Confessional"
What do we mean by confessional?
Relating to or resembling confession. adjective
A small enclosed stall in which a priest hears confessions. noun
Of or pertaining to a confession or creed.
Of or pertaining to the act or practice of confessing to a priest. See sacramental confession, under confession.
A small cabinet, stall, or box in a Roman Catholic church in which the priest sits to hear confessions. noun
Same as confession, 4. noun
Pertaining to a confession of faith. adjective
Equality before the law of persons confessing different creeds. adjective
The recess, seat, or inclosed place, where a priest sits to hear confessions; often a small structure furnished with a seat for the priest and with a window or aperture so that the penitent who is outside may whisper into the priest's ear without being seen by him or heard by others. noun
In the manner or style of a confession. adjective
A small room where confession (the sacrament of reconciliation) is performed. Traditional architecture has used three adjacent rooms separated by gratings with sliding doors; the priest hearing the confessions sits in the middle room and alternately opens one of the doors to hear confession from the person kneeling on that side. noun
A booth where a priest sits to hear confessions noun
In the manner or style of a confession.
Officially practicing a particular religion, as a state or organization. See confessionalism 1.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Confessional
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Cross Reference for Confessional
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