Penitential
Word | PENITENTIAL |
Character | 11 |
Hyphenation | pen i ten tial |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Penitential"
What do we mean by penitential?
Of, relating to, or expressing penitence. adjective
Of or relating to penance. adjective
A book or set of church rules concerning the sacrament of penance. noun
A penitent. noun
Of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or expressing penitence or contrition of heart: as, penitential sorrow; penitential psalms.
Eccles., pertaining to the administration of the sacrament of penance; hence, of the nature of penance or punishment.
In the Rom. Cath. and the Gr. Ch., a book or code of canons relating to penance and the reconciliation of penitents. noun
One who has undergone penitential discipline. noun
Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance adjective
A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book. noun
Pertaining to penance or penitence adjective
A book or set of rules pertaining to the Christian sacrament of penance noun
Showing or constituting penance adjective
A book or set of rules pertaining to the Christian sacrament of penance
Synonyms and Antonyms for Penitential
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The word "penitential" in example sentences
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