pontifical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or held by a pope or the papacy.

• adjective

  Belonging to or deserving of a pope or the papacy.

• adjective

  Formal and impressive in style, especially when used in religious contexts.

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Rhymes

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vocational , educational , occupational , revocational

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Variants

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pontifical , pontificals , pontifically

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Etymology

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From Latin pontificis, from pons 'bridge' + facere 'make'. Originally, a pontiff was a priest who presided over a religious bridge or ford.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pontifical' is also used to describe the official business of a bishop or other high-ranking clergy member.

2. The papal bull is a formal document issued by the Pope, often granting privileges or indulgences.

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Related Concepts

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1. papacy: The political and spiritual power of the Pope, as the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

2. pontiff: A religious leader, especially the Pope or a bishop in the Roman Catholic Church.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, the term 'pontifical' is used to describe various ceremonial items and rituals associated with the Pope. These include the papal tiara, the papal cross, and the papal bull.

How to Memorize "pontifical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bridge or a ford, and imagine the word 'pontifical' being related to that idea due to its etymology.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pontifical' with the Pope and religious ceremonies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'pontifical' as 'Pope's official-ical'.

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