CONFESSIONAL

confessional

(noun) a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

confessional (comparative more confessional, superlative most confessional)

In the manner or style of a confession.

Officially practicing a particular religion, as a state or organization. See confessionalism 1.

Etymology 2

Noun

confessional (plural confessionals)

(Roman Catholic church) A small room where confession—the sacrament of reconciliation—is performed by a priest.

Synonym: confession booth

A confession.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*fes"sion*al, n. Etym: [F. confessional.]

Definition: The recess, seat, or inclosed place, where a priest sits to hear confessions; often a small structure furnished with a seat for the priest and with a window or aperture so that the penitent who is outside may whisper into the priest's ear without being seen by him or heard by others.

Con*fes"sion*al, a.

Definition: Pertaining to a confession of faith. Confessional equality, equality before the law of persons confessing different creeds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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