Exorcismal

/ˌɛksɔrˈsɪzməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the nature of exorcism; pertaining to the driving out of evil spirits or demons.

Etymology

Formed from exorcism plus the adjectival suffix -al, which comes from Latin and creates adjectives from nouns. The suffix -al is one of the most productive ways to create adjectives in English.

Kelly Says

Words ending in -al sound formal and technical, which is why 'exorcismal' appears most often in academic or religious writing rather than everyday speech—the suffix itself carries a tone of formality that shapes how we perceive the entire word!

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