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scriptural

Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪptʃ(ə)r(ə)l/

Definition of scriptural

adjective

from or relating to the Bible:scriptural quotations from Genesis

Derivatives

scripturally

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin scripturalis, from Latin scriptura 'writings' (see scripture)

scriptural in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of scriptural in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

script ²
script kiddie
Script.
scriptorial
scriptorium
scriptural
scripture
scriptwriter
scrivener
scrod
scrofula

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secretagogue

/ sɪˈkriːtəgɒg

noun

a substance which promotes secretion …

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