Testament has a few distinctclearly different from other things; easy to tell apart meanings. It can refer to a legal will, a formal declarationa formal statement announcing an opinion, intention, or belief of belief, one of the two main parts of the Christian Bible, or something that shows strong evidencefacts or signs that help prove something is true of a quality or fact.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈtɛstəmənt/
Easy pronunciation: TES-tuh-ment (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: TES.
Used here in the legal sense meaning a will.
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Testament Meaning
a will
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a legal document that says what should happen to a person's property after they die
Example: She left a testament that divided her property among her children.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- will — The common everyday synonym for the legal sense.
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Other Meanings of Testament
Meaning 2
a formal statement of belief or commitment
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a profession of belief
Example: He described his speech as a testament to his political beliefs.
Meaning 3
one of the two main sections of the Bible
Part of speech: noun
Definition: either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible
Example: The Old Testament is read in many religious services.
Meaning 4
proof that shows something clearly
Part of speech: noun
Definition: strong evidence for something
Example: Her success is a testament to years of hard work.
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Testament Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- will
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse testament with testamentary, which is an adjective.
- In everyday English, testament usually means a will or something that serves as proof, not a general synonym for 'statement.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does testament mean?
Testament usually means a legal will. It can also mean a formal statement of belief, one of the two main parts of the Christian Bible, or something that proves a point.
What is a synonym for testament?
For the legal meaning, will is the main synonym. For the other meanings, there usually is not a direct everyday synonym.
How is testament used in a sentence?
You might say, 'Her promotion was a testament to her talent,' meaning it showed clear evidence of her talent.
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