Patristic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Patristic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings.
More Meanings
- (genetics) Relating to a lineage.
Example Sentences
The word modern was a term of reproach used by patristic humanists against the medieval schoolmen who developed the new logic and physics.
Synonyms for patristic
Depending on context, synonyms include patristical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include patrician, apostolical, chrysostomic, classic, eastern, antenicene.
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