How Do You Spell PATEN?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪtən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Paten" can be confusing due to its unusual pronunciation. The IPA transcription of "Paten" is /ˈpeɪt(ə)n/, which indicates that the "a" sound is a long "a" and the "t" sound is pronounced as a soft "d." This word refers to a flat plate used for holding bread during communion in Christian churches. Despite its tricky spelling, "Paten" is an important religious item that has been used for centuries, dating back to the Middle Ages.

PATEN Meaning and Definition

1. A paten is a flat, shallow dish or plate, typically made of precious metal such as silver or gold, used in Christian religious ceremonies, particularly within the Catholic and Anglican traditions. It is an essential part of the communion or Eucharistic service and is used to hold the consecrated bread, which symbolizes the body of Christ.

   The paten is usually circular in shape with a slightly raised rim around the edge to prevent the bread from falling off. It is often adorned with intricate decorative elements like symbols, crosses, or engravings. The size of a paten can vary, but it is usually proportionate to the size of the communion bread or host it holds.

   During the service, the paten is presented to the congregation by the priest or minister, who holds it up while offering a blessing or prayer. It may also be used to collect any remaining crumbs from the distribuion of the bread. After the service, the paten is carefully cleansed and stored in a secure place.

   In addition to its ceremonial significance, the paten serves as a visual representation of the body of Christ and the unity of the church. It is a sacred vessel that connects the congregation to the central sacrament of the Christian faith - the Eucharist.

2. In Ch. of Eng., the plate containing the bread for the Eucharist; in the R. Cath. Ch., a covering for the chalice used for containing particles of the host.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PATEN

• pzten
• psten
• pwten
• pqten
• pafen
• pa6en
• pa5en
• patsn
• patdn
• pat4n
• pat3n
• patej
• p-aten
• 0paten
• p0aten
• pzaten
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• psaten
• pwaten

Etymology of PATEN

The word "Paten" has its origin in Late Latin, where it was known as "patina" or "paten". This word was derived from the Greek word "patane", which means "shallow dish" or "plate". In Christian liturgical contexts, the term "Paten" refers to a small, flat dish or plate used to hold the bread during the Eucharist or Holy Communion. Over time, the word "Paten" has been adopted by various languages with slight modifications in spelling and pronunciation.

Similar spelling words for PATEN

• biden,
• botany,
• beatin,
• peaden,
• pitton,
• BATT'N,
• boton,
• BHDN,
• badon,
• buttin,
• bidoun,
• PATN,
• Patena,
• Beaudan,
• 2-butyne,
• Pattin,
• PDNW,
• Petune,
• bhadon,
• puton,
• Betana,
• patwin,
• bidni,
• PTEN,
• Pottain,
• un-bidden,
• badhan,
• Bodine,
• badwan,
• padayani,
• beaten,
• poteen,
• batuan,
• betania,
• Bodin,
• butane,
• betwen,
• badaun,
• padawan,
• paydown,
• budini,
• beituniya,
• PPDYN,
• badayuni,
• PETINIA,
• button-up,
• botonee,
• batten,
• boudewijn,
• pittoni,
• botin,
• Betony,
• Bettine,
• Batna,
• Peyton,
• padana,
• beadon,
• bidan,
• patni,
• podein,
• Bitin,
• petain,
• boughten,
• paton,
• pydna,
• 2-butene,
• bettini,
• botnia,
• pattyn,
• puddin,
• padinha,
• baytown,
• bedouin,
• petunia,
• botton,
• putna,
• BTN,
• payden,
• Pittney,
• batin,
• BDNW,
• pitino,
• patten,
• PPTEN,
• bedini,
• Beaudine,
• Bottine,
• butene,
• batiniyya,
• badain,
• botten,
• pattni,
• badani,
• budin,
• pattani,
• pedone,
• beaudin,
• battin,
• piton,
• Batean,
• peten,
• Putin,
• putina,
• bataineh,
• padoan,
• putten,
• bdni,
• Batoon,
• BTAN,
• bodden,
• boutin,
• beduin,
• bottin,
• pettine,
• Boden,
• bouton,
• botan,
• Beden,
• bhoodan,
• Patine,
• beighton,
• padania,
• PDN,
• patijn,
• bidouane,
• buyten,
• bhutan,
• Bettyann,
• badeni,
• Pettywhin,
• beydoun,
• PTAIN,
• padini,
• bituin,
• bodoni,
• Bottone,
• Biotine,
• bataan,
• baudone,
• putney,
• bitney,
• Batton,
• Payton,
• beiden,
• budaun,
• patani,
• pattana,
• PETN,
• HPTIN,
• bitton,
• bedene,
• podian,
• n-butane,
• boydton,
• boediono,
• powhatan,
• badan,
• bidini,
• PTN,
• patuone,
• Bohdan,
• bitan,
• padina,
• pietton,
• beitunya,
• butin,
• BUTTN,
• buton,
• BATAN,
• bedwyn,
• batayneh,
• padano,
• Bowdoin,
• boyden,
• bodeen,
• patina,
• boughton,
• patna,
• petani,
• bauduin,
• bettin,
• buitoni,
• potano,
• Bettina,
• badin,
• VHF/PTN,
• paduan,
• button,
• betton,
• baten,
• patan,
• biotin,
• bowdon,
• boudin,
• budan,
• Bottony,
• bodney,
• Pitney,
• botonnee,
• beteen,
• 1-butene,
• beaudoin,
• Potin,
• betinho,
• potnia,
• baton,
• boudouani,
• Betina,
• PEDIN,
• bytown,
• beatdown,
• PPHTN,
• boidin,
• beitunia,
• bhattian,
• Paden,
• bedan,
• bitten,
• bettany,
• BUTN,
• poutine,
• baudin,
• padian,
• beaton,
• bottineau,
• BDN,
• Potteen,
• Patton,
• between,
• bidhan,
• Bidon,
• puttin,
• padan,
• paiton,
• Betaine,
• podeon,
• BDINI,
• Bidden,
• bawden,
• boyton,
• budyonny,
• Bohdana,
• betweeen,
• bidin,
• beaten-up,
• Battina,
• patana,
• boattini,
• putdown,
• bidoon,
• patdown,
• putana,
• un-beaten,
• battan,
• Badian,
• PTDNA,
• Bodian,
• Baudoin,
• beeton,
• botwin,
• Baden,
• pueden,
• Bowden,
• Paytine,
• Betain,
• BETA3GN-T,
• bhutani,
• baudouin,
• Patin,
• butana,
• butuan,
• budden,
• buttony,
• un-button,
• bottini,
• Beton,
• Badiane,
• pityana.

Plural form of PATEN is PATENS