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Etymology of the Latin word paenitentia

the Latin word paenitentia (regret; change of mind, attitude)
derived from the Latin word paenitens
derived from the Latin word paenitere (displease; regret; repent; it displeases, makes angry, offends)

Derivations in Latin

penitentiarius

Derivations in other languages

Church Latin impaenitentia, French penance, French reconciliation, French pénitence, Italian penitenza, Spanish penitencia



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