Definition

A book that contains a collection of songs or hymns used in church services.

Example

The choir sang beautifully from the hymnal during the Sunday service.

Conversation

Did you bring the hymnal for the service this week?

Yeah, I have it right here in my bag.

Great! I love singing those old hymns together.

Me too, they always bring back such good memories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hymnal → It is formed from "hymn" (from Old English *hymn*, meaning a song of praise) and "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "hymnal" refers to a book or collection of hymns, or songs of praise.

Memory Tip

Think of a book that is 'pertaining to' ('-al') songs of praise ('hymn'). A hymnal is a collection of those songs.

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