Definition

Related to a church or its organization, often used to describe things like church architecture or clothing.

Example

The cathedral is known for its beautiful ecclesiastical design.

Conversation

Have you seen the new ecclesiastical design of the church downtown?

Yes, I passed by it the other day, and it looks beautiful!

I really love how they incorporated traditional ecclesiastical elements into the architecture.

Absolutely! It gives the whole place a really special atmosphere.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ecclesiastical is formed from "ecclesia" (from Greek "ekklēsía", meaning assembly or church) and the suffix "-ical" (meaning pertaining to). The word refers to matters pertaining to the church or religious assembly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ecclesia' as an assembly or church, and remember that 'ecclesiastical' means related to the church.

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