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- [pen-ti-kaw-stuh l, -stl, -kos-tuh l, -tl-]
- /ˌpɛn tɪˈkɔ stəl, -stl, -ˈkɒs təl, -tl-/
- /ˌpen.tɪˈkɒs.təl.ɪ.zəm/
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- [pen-ti-kaw-stuh l, -stl, -kos-tuh l, -tl-]
- /ˌpɛn tɪˈkɔ stəl, -stl, -ˈkɒs təl, -tl-/
Definitions of pentecostal word
- adjective pentecostal of or relating to Pentecost, a Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the apostles. 1
- adjective pentecostal noting or relating to any of various Christian groups, usually fundamentalist, that emphasize the activity of the Holy Spirit, stress holiness of living, and express their religious feelings uninhibitedly, as by speaking in tongues. 1
- noun pentecostal Also called Pentecostalist. a member of any Pentecostal denomination. 1
- adjective pentecostal branch of Christianity 1
- proper noun pentecostal sb of Pentecostal church 1
- adjective pentecostal Pentecostal churches are Christian churches that emphasize the work of the Holy Spirit and the exact truth of the Bible. 0
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Origin of pentecostal
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word pentēcostālis, dating back to 1540-50. See Pentecost, -al1
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Parts of speech for Pentecostal
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pentecostal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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