Confessional: meaning, definitions and examples
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confessional
[ kษnหfษสษnษl ]
religious setting
A confessional is a booth or area in a church where a priest hears the confessions of penitent individuals. It serves as a private space for believers to reflect on their sins and seek forgiveness.
Synonyms
confession booth, reconciliation room.
Examples of usage
- He entered the confessional to seek absolution.
- The priest waited in the confessional for parishioners to come.
- Confessionals are common in many Catholic churches.
personal disclosure
Confessional, when used as an adjective, describes a type of writing or narrative that reveals personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It conveys a sense of honesty and vulnerability.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wrote a confessional poem about her struggles.
- His confessional style captivated the readers.
- The novel had a confessional tone that resonated with many.
Translations
Translations of the word "confessional" in other languages:
๐ต๐น confessional
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช beichtend
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengakuan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะฒัะดะฐะปัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ spowiedniczy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ฝใฎ
๐ซ๐ท confessionnel
๐ช๐ธ confesional
๐น๐ท itiraf
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zpovฤdnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ spovednรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ spovedna
๐ฎ๐ธ fagna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะฝะฐะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etiraf
๐ฒ๐ฝ confesional
Etymology
The word 'confessional' originates from the late Middle English 'confessional', which is derived from the Latin 'confessionalis', meaning 'of or relating to confession'. The transition from Latin to Middle English reflects a broader trend of incorporating ecclesiastical language into vernacular speech during the medieval period. The concept of confession has deep roots in religious tradition, particularly within Christianity, where the act of confessing sins to a priest is a sacramental practice to seek forgiveness. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the physical space where confessions take place but also the introspective style of writing that reveals personal truths. This dual definition emphasizes the importance of confession both as a formal religious practice and a means of personal expression.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,072, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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