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scriptural

American  
[skrip-cher-uhl] / ˈskrɪp tʃər əl /

adjective

  1. (sometimes initial capital letter) of, relating to, or in accordance with sacred writings, especially the Scriptures.

  2. rendered in or related to writing.

ˈscriptural British  
/ ˈskrɪptʃərəl /

adjective

  1. (often capital) of, in accordance with, or based on Scripture

  2. of or relating to writing

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Other Word Forms

  • antiscriptural adjective
  • nonscriptural adjective
  • pro-Scriptural adjective
  • scripturally adverb
  • scripturalness noun
  • unscriptural adjective
  • unscripturally adverb

Etymology

Origin of scriptural

From the Late Latin word scrīptūrālis, dating back to 1635–45. See Scripture, -al 1

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