adessenarian
|a-des-se-nar-i-an|
C2
/ˌædɛsəˈnɛəriən/
belief in real presence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adessenarian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adessentia,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'essentia' meant 'being' or 'presence.'
Historical Evolution
'adessentia' transformed into the English word 'adessenarian' through ecclesiastical Latin usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'presence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a believer in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes in the doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
The adessenarian argued passionately about the significance of the Eucharist.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 00:36