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Definition of baptismal

baptismal

/bæpˈtɪz.məl/
bap · tis · mal
Adverb:baptismally
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or used in the religious rite of baptism.

Example

"The ancient stone church still preserves its intricately carved eleventh-century baptismal font."

• Rhymes for baptismal

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bap
baptisia
baptism
baptismal
baptist
baptistery
baptize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French baptismal or Medieval Latin baptismalis, derived from Late Latin baptismus, from Ancient Greek baptismos ('a dipping or immersion').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baptismal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baptismal
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