HyperDic: patristics

English > 2 senses of the word patristics:
NOUNcommunicationpatristics, patrologythe writings of the early Church Fathers
cognitionpatristics, patrologythe study of the lives, writings, and doctrines of the Church Fathers
English > patristics: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe writings of the early Church Fathers.
Synonympatrology
Broaderwriting(usually plural) the collected work of an author
Adjectivespatristic, patristicalof or relating to the writings of the early church fathers
English > patristics: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe study of the lives, writings, and doctrines of the Church Fathers.
Synonympatrology
BroaderChristian theologyThe teachings of Christian churches
Spanishpatrística
Catalanpatrística
Adjectivespatristicof or relating to the writings of the early church fathers

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