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do·min·i·cal
I. \dəˈminə̇kəl, -nēk-\ adjective
Etymology: in sense 1, from Medieval Latin dominicalis, from Latin dominicus of a master or lord (from dominus master, lord + -icus -ic) + -alis -al; in sense 2, from Late Latin dominicalis, from dominicus (dies) Sunday (from Latin dominicus of a master or lord) + Latin -alis -al — more at dame
1. : given by or closely associated with Jesus Christ as Lord
< the dominical prayer >
< the dominical supper >
2. : belonging or relating to the Lord's day
II. noun
(-s)
1. : dominical letter
2. [by shortening] : one who observes Sunday but not as representing the Sabbath of the Old Testament — compare sabbatarian |