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patristic

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(pə tris′tik)

adjective

of the Fathers of the early Christian Church or their writings and doctrines

also patristical

Origin: Ger patristisch < L patres, pl. of pater, father

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patristically adverb

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adjective

Of or relating to the fathers of the early Christian church or their writings.

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pa·trisˈti·cal·ly adverb

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