satispassion

noun

sat·​is·​pas·​sion
ˌsatə̇ˈspashən
: penitential suffering

Word History

Etymology

Latin satis enough + English passion (sense 1); influenced by Medieval Latin satis pati to suffer enough

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“Satispassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satispassion. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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