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privity

/ˈpɹɪvɪti/

Meanings
noun
A divine mystery; something known only to God, or revealed only in holy scriptures.

Examples :

"The meaning of salvation remains a privity, understood fully only by God and glimpsed through faith. "
theology religion doctrine

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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potentially adverb

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

"The new student is potentially a star athlete; she runs very fast and jumps high. "

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generating verb

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To bring into being; give rise to.

"The discussion generated an uproar."

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misconstrued verb

/ˌmɪskənˈstruːd/ /ˌmɪskənˈstrud/

To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

"Her quietness was misconstrued as anger, but she was just tired. "

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definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

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transaction noun

/tɹænˈzækʃən/

The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).

"The transaction was made on Friday with the supplier."

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compliance noun

/kəmˈplaɪəns/

An act of complying.

"The student's compliance with the school rules earned her a good report card. "

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "

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understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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scriptures noun

/ˈskrɪptʃərz/

A sacred writing or holy book.

"The primary scripture in Zoroastrianism is the Avesta."