English
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Etymology
First attested circa w:13th century|13th century, from Middle English, from Old French, from Latin pænitentia, from pænitentum, "penitent," from pænitere "to regret."
Pronunciation
AHD|pÄ•nÄ-tÉ™ns
Noun
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#The condition of being penitent
#A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning
Synonyms
compunction, contrition, remorse, repentance
Translations
trans-top|The condition of being penitent
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trans-top|A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning
Finnish: katumus
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Related terms
penitent
penitential
penitentially
penitentiary
penitently
See also
repentance
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