Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apostolicity

/əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: apos-tolic-i-ty
IPA: /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of being apostolic, notably of preserving authenticity within the mission and tradition of the Christian church as founded by Jesus Christ and his twelve original Apostles, through their representatives and successors in the papacy and episcopate.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"his Church did its best to trump Rome in apostolicity by declaring that it had been founded by the first-recruited among Christ's Apostles, Andrew."

Etymology

From apostolic + -ity, after French apostolicité.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: apostolic

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

apostolicities (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

apostleship apostolate

Questions

How do you pronounce apostolicity?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/.
What does apostolicity mean?: The quality of being apostolic, notably of preserving authenticity within the mission and tradition of the Christian church as founded by Jesus Christ and his twelve original Apostles, through their representatives and successors in the papacy and episcopate.
Where does apostolicity come from?: From apostolic + -ity, after French apostolicité.

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