Transcription
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- [pon-tif-i-kuh l]
- /pɒnˈtɪf ɪ kəl/
- /pɒn.ˈtɪ.fɪk.l̩z/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pon-tif-i-kuh l]
- /pɒnˈtɪf ɪ kəl/
Definitions of pontificals word
- adjective pontificals of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal. 1
- adjective pontificals pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious: to resent someone's pontifical manner. 1
- noun pontificals (in the Western Church) a book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies to be performed by bishops. 1
- noun pontificals pontificals, the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff, especially a bishop. 1
- noun plural pontificals the insignia and special vestments worn by a bishop, esp when celebrating High Mass 0
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Origin of pontificals
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin pontificālis, equivalent to pontific- (stem of pontifex) pontifex + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Pontificals
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pontificals popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pontificals usage trend in Literature
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noun pontificals
- nuncios — Plural form of nuncio.
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