The meaning of Pontificating
Pontificating – definition
verbExpress one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
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He was pontificating about art and historyverb(in the roman catholic church) officiate as bishop, especially at mass.
Usage examples:
He pontificated at three christmas masses
noun(in the roman catholic church) the office or period of office of a pope or bishop.
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Pope gregory viii enjoyed only a ten-week pontificate
verbPresent participle of pontificate
Usage examples:
I think it should be illegal for non-parents to pontificate on/about parenting.
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Word origin
late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin pontificatus, from pontifex (see pontifex). The verb dates from the early 19th century.
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