Paternoster

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtərˌnɒstər/

Definitions of Paternoster

noun a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean

Example Sentences

A1 I visited a church and saw a beautiful paternoster hanging on the wall.

A2 The paternoster in the old building was still functioning after all these years.

B1 The paternoster in the office building broke down, causing delays for employees.

B2 The historical paternoster in the museum was carefully restored to its original condition.

C1 The intricate design of the paternoster in the cathedral was a marvel of craftsmanship.

C2 The paternoster in the ancient monastery was believed to bring blessings to those who touched it.

Examples of Paternoster in a Sentence

formal The Paternoster is a type of prayer that consists of the Lord's Prayer repeated several times.

informal I always struggle to remember the words of the Paternoster during church.

slang Some people find the Paternoster to be a bit old-fashioned.

figurative The Paternoster of daily routines can bring a sense of structure and peace to our lives.

Grammatical Forms of Paternoster

past tense

Paternostered

plural

Paternosters

comparative

more Paternoster

superlative

most Paternoster

present tense

Paternosters

future tense

will Paternoster

perfect tense

have Paternostered

continuous tense

is Paternostering

singular

Paternoster

positive degree

Paternoster

infinitive

to Paternoster

gerund

Paternostering

participle

Paternostered

Origin and Evolution of Paternoster

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'Paternoster' originated from Latin, specifically from the Latin phrase 'Pater Noster' which means 'Our Father'. It is the opening phrase of the Lord's Prayer in Christianity.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Paternoster' came to be associated with a type of prayer bead or rosary used to count repetitions of the Lord's Prayer. It later evolved to also refer to a type of lift or elevator with a continuously moving loop of cabins.