testament

Meanings

• noun

  A solemn declaration in writing; a covenant, agreement, or promise, especially one confirming or expressing religious faith and obligations.

  - "He made a testament of his wealth to his children."
  - "The last testament of the great philosopher was published posthumously."

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Synonyms

last will , last will and testament , will

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with testament
ament , lament,amenta , remnant

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Variants

List of all variants of testament that leads to same result
testament , testamentary , testaments , New Testament , New Testaments , Old Testament , the New Testament , the Old Testament

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Etymology

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From Old French testament, from Latin testamentum 'covenant, agreement, a last will and testament'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'testament' comes from the Latin testis, meaning 'witness'.

2. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, while the New Testament was written in Greek.

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Related Concepts

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1. Will: A legal document that outlines how an individual's assets will be distributed upon their death.

2. Contract: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

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Culture

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In Christianity, the Old Testament and the New Testament together make up the Holy Bible. The Old Testament contains the religious laws and historical records of the Jewish people, while the New Testament describes the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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   - Associate the word 'testament' with the idea of a promise or a covenant.
   - Link the word 'testament' with the concept of a religious text.

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   - Use the mnemonic 'Testament: A Testament Of Faith' to remember the meaning of the word.
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