venial

Meanings

• adjective

  Of or relating to venial sins, which are less serious than mortal sins.

  - "Venial sins are those that do not sever the spiritual bond between the sinner and God."
  - "The confession of venial sins is not required for absolution, but it is still recommended for spiritual growth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈviːni.əl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89259886"

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Antonyms

mortal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with venial
veneer , veneerer , venierr

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Variants

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venial , venially , venialness , venialnesses , venial sin , venial sins

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Etymology

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From Old French veniel, present participle of venir 'to come'. The term originally referred to a sin that was 'venial' or forgivable, as opposed to a mortal sin which required absolution from a priest.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'venial' is derived from the Latin word 'venia', which means 'forgiveness'.

2. In some religious traditions, venial sins are confessed during the sacrament of penance, but they do not require absolution from a priest.

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Related Concepts

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1. mortal sins: Sins that, if unrepented, result in the permanent separation of the soul from God.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'venial' is often used to describe lesser wrongs or mistakes, as opposed to more serious transgressions. It can also be used figuratively to describe forgivable offenses or oversights.

How to Memorize "venial"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'venial', you can use the mnemonic 'Veni, Annal, Adjec, Trivial' - Venial is an adjective that describes something trivial or less serious.

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