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epistle

 

[ ษชหˆpษชsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious letter

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication directed to a person or group; in the Christian Bible, a letter written by one of the apostles.

Synonyms

letter, missive, missive, missive

Examples of usage

  • He sent an epistle to the congregation.
  • The epistle of St. Paul to the Romans is a well-known text.
Context #2 | Noun

literary letter

A literary composition in the form of a letter; a poem or other work in the form of a letter.

Synonyms

letter, missive, missive, missive

Examples of usage

  • The poet penned an epistle to his love.
  • Her epistle to the editor was published in the newspaper.
Context #3 | Noun

informal letter

A letter or message sent to someone.

Synonyms

letter, missive, missive, missive

Examples of usage

  • She received an epistle from her pen pal.
  • The epistle was full of exciting news.

Translations

Translations of the word "epistle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น epรญstola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเฅเคฐ (patr)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Epistel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ epistel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฟั–ัั‚ะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ epistoล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ธ็ฐก (shokan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ epรญstola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท epistola

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์‹  (seosin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณุงู„ุฉ (risฤla)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epistola

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ epistola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆไฟก (shลซxรฌn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ epistola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรฉf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธัั‚ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒžแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ” (epistole)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epistola

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ epรญstola

Etymology

The word 'epistle' originated from the Latin word 'epistola', which means 'letter'. The term has been used in religious and literary contexts for centuries, with its roots in ancient communication practices. Epistles have played a significant role in the exchange of ideas and beliefs, particularly in the early Christian church where letters from apostles were considered authoritative teachings. Today, 'epistle' continues to be used to refer to various forms of written communication, both formal and informal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,315, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.