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expiative vs expiation

expiation vs expiative

expiative is not a noun while expiation is a noun.

expiative is an adjective but expiation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expiative No Yes No No
expiation Yes No No No
expiative (noun) expiation (noun)
the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
compensation for a wrong
expiative (adjective) expiation (adjective)
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
Difference between expiative and expiation

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