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ɪ adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal.
2.
pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious: to resent someone's pontifical manner.
noun
3.
(in the Western Church) a book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies to be performed by bishops.
4.
pontificals, the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff, especially a bishop.
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pontifical (pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff, the pope, or a bishop |
| 2. | having an excessively authoritative manner; pompous |
| —n | |
| 3. | RC Church, Church of England a book containing the prayers and ritual instructions for ceremonies restricted to a bishop |
| pon'tifically | |
| —adv | |
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