sacramentalism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English sacramental Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English sacramentalism From sacramental + -ism.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The belief that observance of the sacraments is necessary for salvation, or belief in their efficacy.
- (uncountable, usually) The belief that the natural world is a reflection or imitation of a perfect supernatural one.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sacramentalisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
sacramentarianism (belief in observation or efficacy of the sacraments)