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patristic

/pəˈtrɪstɪk/ /peɪˈtrɪstɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings

Examples :

"The professor assigned several patristic texts for the students to read in the early Christian history course. "
religion history theology literature

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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writings noun

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋz/

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

"The historian studied ancient writings to understand the past. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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assigned verb

/əˈsaɪnd/

To designate or set apart something for some purpose.

"to assign a day for trial"

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "

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fathers noun

/ˈfɑː.ðəz/ /ˈfɑðɚz/

A (generally human) male who begets a child.

"My father was a strong influence on me."

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thinkers noun

/ˈθɪŋkərz/

One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.

"In the library, you can often find quiet thinkers lost in their books and ideas. "