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单词 piacular
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Definition of piacular in English:

piacular

adjective pʌɪˈakjʊləpaɪˈækjələr
rare
  • Making or requiring atonement.

    〈罕〉(须)赎罪的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These terms draw attention to the formal distinction between sacrifices offered for persons and those offered on behalf of social groups, but we shall see that they differ also in intention, the first having primarily a piacular intention, and the second a confirmatory one.
    • If the omen is such that this question is answered in the negative, we go back and do another piacular offering, then start this part over.
    • I would never do a ritual without a piacular offering – just in case.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin piacularis, from piaculum 'expiation', from piare 'appease'.

Definition of piacular in US English:

piacular

adjectivepaɪˈækjələrpīˈakyələr
rare
  • Making or requiring atonement.

    〈罕〉(须)赎罪的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These terms draw attention to the formal distinction between sacrifices offered for persons and those offered on behalf of social groups, but we shall see that they differ also in intention, the first having primarily a piacular intention, and the second a confirmatory one.
    • I would never do a ritual without a piacular offering – just in case.
    • If the omen is such that this question is answered in the negative, we go back and do another piacular offering, then start this part over.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin piacularis, from piaculum ‘expiation’, from piare ‘appease’.

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