HyperDic: testament

English > 4 senses of the word testament / Testament:
NOUNcognitiontestamenta profession of belief
communicationtestament, willa legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
communicationtestamentstrong evidence for something
communicationTestamenteither of the two main parts of the Christian Bible
testament / Testament > pronunciation
Soundsteh'stahmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > testament: 4 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA profession of belief.
Example"he stated his political testament"
Broadercreed, credoAny system of principles / principles or beliefs
Spanishtestamento
English > testament: 4 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die.
Synonymwill
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
PartscodicilA supplement to a will
NarrowerNew TestamentThe collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation
Old TestamentThe collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people
deviseA will disposing of real property
Broaderlegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Spanishtestamento, voluntad
Catalantestament, voluntat
Adjectivestestamentaryof or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament
English > testament: 4 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningStrong evidence for something.
Example"his easy victory was a testament to his skill"
Broadertestimony, testimonialSomething that serves as evidence
English > Testament: 4 senses > noun 4, communication
MeaningEither of the two main parts of the Christian Bible.
Part ofBible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, WordThe sacred writings of the Christian religions
Broadersacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious textwriting that is venerated for the worship of a deity
Spanishtestamento

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