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- [vee-nee-uh l, veen-yuh l]
- /ˈvi ni əl, ˈvin yəl/
- /ˈviː.ni.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vee-nee-uh l, veen-yuh l]
- /ˈvi ni əl, ˈvin yəl/
Definitions of venial word
- adjective venial able to be forgiven or pardoned; not seriously wrong, as a sin (opposed to mortal). 1
- adjective venial excusable; trifling; minor: a venial error; a venial offense. 1
- adjective venial sin, offence: minor 1
- adjective venial easily excused or forgiven 0
- adjective venial that may be forgiven; pardonable 0
- adjective venial that may be excused or overlooked; excusable 0
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Origin of venial
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin veniālis, equivalent to Latin veni(a) grace, favor, indulgence (akin to venus; see venerate, Venus) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Venial
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adjective
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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
venial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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.
venial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for venial
adj venial
- condonable — to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
- forgivable — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
adjective venial
- defendable — Capable of being defended.
- exculpatory — Excusing or clearing of any wrongdoing.
- excusable — Able to be justified or forgiven; forgivable.
- warrantable — capable of being warranted.
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