apostolic

Meanings

Adjective

of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

Adj

Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.
According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.
Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
Of or pertaining to the Catholic missions.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin apostolicus (“apostolic”), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós, “apostolic”).

Synonyms

apostolical, papal, pontifical

Scrabble Score: 13

apostolic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
apostolic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apostolic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

apostolic is a valid Words With Friends word