adj

penitential

Penitential (adj) means pertaining to penance or penitence.

adj

Pertaining to penance or penitence.

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin paenitentiālis, from Latin paenitentia (“repentance”). Attested since the 16th century.

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What is the meaning of penitential?

"penitential" (adj) means pertaining to penance or penitence.