veniality

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being venial or pardonable; not serious or deserving of severe punishment.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veniality
penality , benevolency , voluntarity

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Variants

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venal , venalities , venality , venally

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Etymology

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From Old French venial, from venir 'to come', from venia 'forgiveness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'veniality' is often used in the context of Catholic theology to describe the difference between mortal and venial sins.

2. The concept of veniality has been explored in literature, including in the works of Dante Alighieri and John Donne.

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Related Concepts

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1. mortal sin: A grave offense against God that separates a person from Him and requires forgiveness through confession and penance.

2. venial sin: A lesser offense against God that does not separate a person from Him but still requires forgiveness.

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Culture

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In literature, veniality is often used to describe a character's small faults or weaknesses that are forgivable or overlooked. It can also be used to contrast with mortal sins, which are more serious offenses.

How to Memorize "veniality"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being forgiven for a small mistake or fault. Imagine the relief and gratitude they feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of forgiveness and small faults. Think of the contrast between veniality and mortal sin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'veniality is forgivable' to help memorize the definition.

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