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penitential vs penitent

penitent vs penitential

penitential is not a noun while penitent is a noun.

penitential and penitent both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penitential No Yes No No
penitent Yes Yes No No
penitential (noun) penitent (noun)
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
penitential (adjective) penitent (adjective)
showing or constituting penance feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
Difference between penitential and penitent

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