| 释义 |
pon·tif·i·cal
I. \(ˈ)pän.|tifə̇kəl, -fēk-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin pontificalis, from pontific-, pontifex pontifex + -alis -al
1.
a. : of or relating to a pontiff, bishop, or prelate : episcopal
< pontifical authority >
b. : celebrated by a bishop
< pontifical mass >
2. : of or relating to a pontifex or high priest
3. : excessively often pretentiously dignified or authoritative : pompous, dogmatic
< a pontifical professor >
< pontifical statements >
< pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey — Newsweek >
4. obsolete : of or relating to a bridge or bridge building
• pon·tif·i·cal·ly \-k(ə)lē, -li\ adverb
II. noun
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1. [Medieval Latin pontificalia] : episcopal attire; specifically : the insignia of the episcopal order worn by a prelate when celebrating pontifically and including buskins, sandals, gloves, dalmatic, tunicle, ring, pectoral cross, and miter — usually used in plural
2. [Medieval Latin pontificale, from neuter of Latin pontificalis of a pontiff] : a book containing the forms of sacraments and rites performed by a bishop |