English word confession comes from Latin fateor (I acknowledge, own.. I confess, admit.. I show, indicate.), Latin con-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fateor | Latin (lat) | I acknowledge, own.. I confess, admit.. I show, indicate. |
| con- | Latin (lat) | Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word. |
| confiteor | Latin (lat) | (Ecclesiastical Latin) I praise, give thanks.. (figuratively) I reveal, show.. I acknowledge, agree. I confess, admit. |
| confessio | Latin (lat) | (ecclesiastical) creed or avowal of one's faith. A confession, acknowledgment. |
| confession | English (en) | (Christianity) The disclosure of one's sins to a priest for absolution. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is now termed the sacrament of reconciliation.. A formal document providing such an admission.. A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.. Acknowledgment of [...] |