benedictional

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noun

bene·​dic·​tion·​al
¦be-nə-¦dik-shnəl,
-shə-nᵊl
plural -s
: a book of benedictions

benedictional

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adjective

bene·​dic·​tion·​al
¦be-nə-¦dik-shnəl,
-shə-nᵊl
: of or relating to benediction
the benedictional attitude of the childHerbert Read

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Medieval Latin benedictionale, from neuter of benedictionalis of a benediction (in benedictionalis liber book of benedictions), from Late Latin benediction-, benedictio + Latin -alis -al

Adjective

benediction + -al

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“Benedictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benedictional. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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