peni'tentially

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penitential (ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, showing, or constituting penance
 
n
2.  chiefly RC Church a book or compilation of instructions for confessors
3.  penitent a less common word for penitent
 
peni'tentially
 
adv

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