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- [pen-i-ten-shuh l]
- /ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn ʃəl/
- /penɪˈtenʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pen-i-ten-shuh l]
- /ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of penitential word
- adjective penitential of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or expressive of penitence or repentance. 1
- noun penitential a penitent. 1
- noun penitential a book or code of canons relating to penance, its imposition, etc. 1
- adjective penitential relating to penitence 1
- adjective penitential Penitential means expressing deep sorrow and regret at having done something wrong. 0
- adjective penitential of, showing, or constituting penance 0
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Origin of penitential
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Medieval Latin pēnitēntiālis, Late Latin paenitēntiālis. See penitent, -ial
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Parts of speech for Penitential
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
penitential popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
penitential usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for penitential
adj penitential
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- attritional — a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
- contrite — If you are contrite, you are very sorry because you have done something wrong.
adjective penitential
- atoning — to make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender (usually followed by for): to atone for one's sins.
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