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单词 pistic
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Definition of pistic in English:

pistic

adjective ˈpɪstɪk
  • Chiefly Philosophy. Relating to faith or trust rather than to reason.

noun ˈpɪstɪk
  • Theology. A person whose belief is based on faith.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin pisticus, adjective designating nard (Vetus Latina, Vulgate) from Hellenistic Greek πιστικός (New Testament), perhaps ‘genuine, pure’, a sense of πιστικός faithful from ancient Greek πίστις faith + -ικός.

 
 

Definition of pistic in US English:

pistic

adjectiveˈpɪstɪk
  • Chiefly Philosophy. Relating to faith or trust rather than to reason.

nounˈpɪstɪk
  • Theology. A person whose belief is based on faith.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin pisticus, adjective designating nard (Vetus Latina, Vulgate) from Hellenistic Greek πιστικός (New Testament), perhaps ‘genuine, pure’, a sense of πιστικός faithful from ancient Greek πίστις faith + -ικός.

 
 
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