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Tridentine

Tridentine

2 9.9
Relating to the traditional Latin Mass and church practices set by the Council of Trent
  • adjective
  • /ˌtraɪˈdɛnˌtiːn/
  • Formal
: tridentino
  • Many traditionalists prefer the Tridentine rites over modern forms of worship.

Examples

  • The Tridentine reforms had a lasting impact on Catholic doctrine and ceremonies.

  • The parish offers a Tridentine Mass every Sunday.

  • The Tridentine Mass is celebrated in Latin and follows the liturgy set by the Council of Trent.

  • Many people appreciate the Tridentine liturgy for its solemnity.

  • The priest conducted the Tridentine Mass with great reverence, following the rituals established by the Council of Trent.

  • Many Catholics prefer the Tridentine liturgy for its connection to ancient traditions and practices.

  • Attendance at the Tridentine celebration has increased as more people seek the traditional form of worship.

How Traditional

Tridentine
  • Formal
2 9.9
traditional
979 1.5
contemporary
241 4.2

Surface Forms

Tridentine positive

Morphology

Tridentine = Trent (semi-transparent) = trident + ine

Formally built from the place-name element (Trident/Trent) plus the adjectival suffix '-ine' meaning 'relating to', but the specific religious sense requires knowledge of the Council of Trent, so learners cannot reliably infer the religious/liturgical meaning.

Etymology

Tridentine comes from the Council of Trent, a big meeting of the Catholic Church, and the town's old Latin name is like trident, meaning 'three-toothed'. So Tridentine literally means 'of Trent' and today describes the traditional Latin Mass and the practices set there.