Synonyms & related words for decretal

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Words related to decretal

Explore words related to decretal — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include decretist, decretory, decree, decreer, preordinance, rescript, edict, fiaunt. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does decretal come from?

The word decretal breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: de-, from Latin de (“off, concerning”); cret, from Latin cernere (“sift, decide, separate”); and -al, from Latin alis (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.