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synodical

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /sɪˈnɒdɪkəl/

KK: /sɪˈnɒdɪkəl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to a synod, which is a council of church officials or a gathering of clergy to discuss church matters.


Example

The synodical assembly addressed important issues facing the church community.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the upcoming synodical meeting next week?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's going to focus on some important topics.
Sloth A
I wonder what kind of decisions they'll make at the synodical conference.
Sloth B
Hopefully, they'll address the issues we've been discussing for a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ecclesiastical
congregational
religious
Antonyms
secular
lay
profane
Root Explanation

Synodical → It is formed from "synod" (from Greek "synodos", meaning assembly or meeting) and the suffix "-ical" (meaning pertaining to). The word "synodical" refers to something that pertains to an assembly or meeting, especially in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'assembly' ('synod') that is 'pertaining to' ('-ical') discussions or decisions, which helps you remember that 'synodical' relates to meetings or gatherings.

Visually Confused Words
syndical
nodical
subsynodical
syntonical
syndetical
hymnodical
syntropical
syndicalize
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