penitential
[ pen-i-ten-shuh l ]
/ ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn ʃəl /
adjective
of, pertaining to, proceeding from, or expressive of penitence or repentance.
noun
a penitent.
a book or code of canons relating to penance, its imposition, etc.
Origin of penitential
OTHER WORDS FROM penitential
pen·i·ten·tial·ly, adverb un·pen·i·ten·tial, adjective un·pen·i·ten·tial·ly, adverbWords nearby penitential
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penitential psalm,
penitentiary,
penitis,
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penknife
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British Dictionary definitions for penitential
penitential
/ (ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl) /
adjective
of, showing, or constituting penance
noun
mainly RC Church
a book or compilation of instructions for confessors
a less common word for penitent (def. 2), penitent (def. 3)