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Word: Penitential
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English, from medieval Latin paenitentialis, from Latin paenitentia ‘repentance’; subsequently reinforced by Old French penitenciel
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to or expressing penitence or penance
Short Definition:relating to or expressing penitence or penance
Examples:- penitential tears
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