eucharistic
/,ju:kə'ristik/ Cách viết khác : (eucharistical) /,ju:kə'ristikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the Eucharist: Pertaining to or connected with the Christian sacrament or ceremony of the Eucharist (Holy Communion), which commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples.
Usage
- The adjective eucharistic is used to describe things directly associated with the sacrament itself, such as prayers, rites, vessels, or theology.
- It is typically used in formal, religious, or academic contexts.
Examples
- The priest prepared the eucharistic bread and wine for the service.
- A central theme of the conference was eucharistic theology.
- The ancient chalice is considered a significant eucharistic artifact.
Advanced Usage
- Eucharistic celebration: Another term for the Mass or Holy Communion service.
- The community gathers for the eucharistic celebration every Sunday.
- Eucharistic prayer: The central prayer of thanksgiving and consecration during the Mass.
- The congregation listened solemnly to the eucharistic prayer.
Variants and Related Words
- Eucharist (noun): The Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed.
- Eucharistically (adverb): In a manner relating to the Eucharist. (Rarely used)
Synonyms
- Communion (when used adjectivally, e.g., "communion rite").
- Sacramental (in the specific context of this sacrament).
Notes
- The term is specific to Christian (particularly Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and some Protestant) liturgy and theology.
- It is not commonly used in everyday, non-religious conversation.
Adjective
- of or relating to the sacrament of the Eucharist
- the Eucharistic cup