anabaptistical
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/ˌænəˈbæptɪstɪkəl/
(anabaptist)
adult baptism advocate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anabaptistical' originates from the Greek word 'anabaptizein,' where 'ana-' meant 'again' and 'baptizein' meant 'to baptize.'
Historical Evolution
'anabaptizein' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'anabaptista,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anabaptist,' with 'anabaptistical' as its adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to baptize again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to Anabaptists or their beliefs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of Anabaptists or their beliefs.
The anabaptistical views were considered radical during the Reformation.
Synonyms
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