penitential
penitential · more penitential · most penitential
Pertaining to penance or penitencePertaining to penance or penitence.
/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/
Meaning
1 sensesPertaining to penance or penitence.
showing or constituting penance
Origin
From Medieval Latin paenitentiālis, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance”). Attested sinceFrom Medieval Latin paenitentiālis, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance”). Attested since the 16th century.
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Forms
more penitential, most penitential| Comparative | more penitential Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most penitential Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- showing or constituting penance:penitentiary
Word family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form