Confession etymology

English

English word confession comes from Latin fateor (I acknowledge, own.. I confess, admit.. I show, indicate.), Latin con-

Etymology of confession

Detailed word origin of confession

Dictionary entry Language Definition
fateor Latin (lat) I acknowledge, own.. I confess, admit.. I show, indicate.
con- Latin (lat) Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.
confiteor Latin (lat) (Ecclesiastical Latin) I praise, give thanks.. (figuratively) I reveal, show.. I acknowledge, agree. I confess, admit.
confessio Latin (lat) (ecclesiastical) creed or avowal of one's faith. A confession, acknowledgment.
confession English (en) (Christianity) The disclosure of one's sins to a priest for absolution. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is now termed the sacrament of reconciliation.. A formal document providing such an admission.. A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.. Acknowledgment of [...]