What does venial mean?
Definitions for venial
ˈvi ni əl, ˈvin yəlve·nial
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Princeton's WordNet
minor, venialadjective
warranting only temporal punishment
"venial sin"
excusable, forgivable, venialadjective
easily excused or forgiven
"a venial error"
Wiktionary
venialadjective
Pardonable; able to be forgiven
A venial sin.
venialadjective
Excusable; trifling
His venial youthful indiscretions.
Etymology: From venial, from venialis, from venia
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Venial refers to a sin or offense that is considered minor or forgivable in nature. It is often used in a religious context, specifically within the Roman Catholic Church, to distinguish less severe sins from mortal sins which are believed to severely damage a person's relationship with God. However, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe any minor fault, error, or wrongdoing.
Webster Dictionary
Venialadjective
capable of being forgiven; not heinous; excusable; pardonable; as, a venial fault or transgression
Venialadjective
allowed; permitted
Etymology: [OF. venial, F. vniel, L. venialis, from venia forgiveness, pardon, grace, favor, kindness; akin to venerari to venerate. See Venerate.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Venial
vē′ni-al, adj. pardonable: excusable: allowed.—adv. Vē′nially.—ns. Vē′nialness, Venial′ity.—Venial sin (see Mortal). [Fr.,—L. venialis, pardonable—venia, pardon.]
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leavin'
valine
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alvine
veinal
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of venial in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of venial in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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