scriptural
UK: ˈskrɪptʃərəl | US: ˈskrɪptʃərəl
adj. relating to or contained in sacred writings or scriptures
adj. characterized by the style or authority of scripture
scriptural = script<write> + ure<noun suffix> + al<adjective suffix>
- script (from Latin scriptum, meaning "something written")
- ure (a noun-forming suffix indicating result or function, from Latin -ura)
- al (an adjective-forming suffix meaning "pertaining to," from Latin -alis)
Etymology Origin:
The word scriptural traces back to Latin scriptura (writing), derived from scribere (to write). Over time, scriptura evolved in ecclesiastical Latin to specifically denote sacred writings (e.g., Scriptura Sacra). The suffix -al was later added in Middle English to form the adjective, emphasizing a connection to religious texts. The morphemes logically combine to reflect "pertaining to sacred writing."
The priest delivered a sermon rich in scriptural references.
Her interpretation of the event was deeply scriptural.
The book explores scriptural themes in modern literature.
Scholars debated the scriptural accuracy of the translation.
His arguments were grounded in scriptural authority.