matthean

Mat·the·an

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Definitions of matthean word

adjective matthean of or relating to the Gospel of Matthew or the traditions contained in it. 1
adjective matthean of or characteristic of the Evangelist Matthew or the book of the New Testament ascribed to him 0
adjective matthean of, or relating to Matthew the Evangelist. 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Late Latin Matthae(us) Matthew + -an

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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