covenantal

cov·e·nant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhv-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈkʌv ə nənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhv-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈkʌv ə nənt/

Definitions of covenantal word

noun covenantal an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified. 1
noun covenantal Law. an incidental clause in such an agreement. 1
noun covenantal Ecclesiastical. a solemn agreement between the members of a church to act together in harmony with the precepts of the gospel. 1
noun covenantal (initial capital letter) History/Historical. National Covenant. Solemn League and Covenant. 1
noun covenantal Bible. the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture. the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him. 1
noun covenantal Law. a formal agreement of legal validity, especially one under seal. an early English form of action in suits involving sealed contracts. 1

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Origin of covenantal

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French, noun use of present participle of covenir < Latin convenīre to come together, agree; see -ant

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Parts of speech for Covenantal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Covenantal

covenantal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

covenantal usage trend in Literature

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