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Princeton's WordNet
papal, apostolic, apostolical, pontificaladjective
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
"papal dispensation"
apostolic, apostolicaladjective
of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
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apostolicaladjective
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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Apostolicaladjective
Delivered or taught by the apostles; belonging to the apostles.
Etymology: from apostolick.
They acknowledge not, that the church keeps any thing as apostolical, which is not found in the apostles writings, in what other records soever it be found. Richard Hooker, b. iv. § 2.
Declare yourself for that church, which is founded upon scripture, reason, apostolical practice and antiquity. Richard Hooker.
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apostolical
The term "apostolical" typically refers to anything relating to the apostles of Jesus Christ, their teachings, traditions, or succession. It is often used in a religious or theological context. This can include doctrines, beliefs, principles, or practices that are believed to have originated with, or been transmitted by, the apostles. It can also refer to a direct lineage or connection to the apostles in terms of leadership or authority within certain Christian denominations.
Webster Dictionary
Apostolicaladjective
pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit; as, an apostolical mission; the apostolic age
Apostolicaladjective
according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles; as, apostolic faith or practice
Apostolicaladjective
of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal
Etymology: [L. apostolicus, Gr. : cf. F. apostolique.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of apostolical in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of apostolical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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