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vest·ment
 vestment
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- pronunciation:
- vest
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 nt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
clothing, esp. a robe or gown worn on official or ceremonial occasions.
- similar words:
- dress, robe
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| definition 2: |
any of the garments worn by the clergy or others for the performing of sacred rituals.
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| related words: |
apparel, array, clothing, garb, gown, habit, uniform, wear |
| derivations: |
vestmental (adj.), vestmented (adj.) |
The word vestment
contains the following parts:
vest
Latin
root
that means clothe; clothing
  Example words:
-ment
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means act, process, or instance of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ment
attaches to Latin verb roots (e.g., doc, reg, sed) or to English verbs of Latin origin to form nouns.
Example words:
adjustment, advertisement, agreement, announcement, armament, arrangement, commandment, compartment, complement, compliment, department, document, employment, entertainment, fragment, government, improvement, investment, judgment, measurement, movement, regiment, sediment, sentiment
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