CATHOLICITY

universality, catholicity

(noun) the quality of being universal; existing everywhere

Catholicism, Catholicity

(noun) the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

catholicity (usually uncountable, plural catholicities)

The quality of being catholic, universal or inclusive.

Catholicism.

Source: Wiktionary


Cath`o*lic"i*ty, n.

1. The state or quality of being catholic; universality.

2. Liberality of sentiments; catholicism.

3. Adherence or conformity to the system of doctrine held by all parts of the orthodox Christian church; the doctrine so held; orthodoxy.

4. Adherence to the doctrines of the church of Rome, or the doctrines themselves.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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