Penetralian
/ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪliən/noun
Of or relating to the innermost or most secret parts of a place or subject.
Did you know?Its source, Latin penetralia, referred to the innermost rooms of a Roman house or temple—spaces associated with household gods and restricted ritual access.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pen-
“Inside, within; a reconstructed root associated with interior spaces.”
Classical Latin
Latin
penitus
“Within, inwardly, deeply; situated far inside.”
Classical Latin
Latin
penetralia
“The innermost parts or chambers, especially the private sanctuary of a house or temple.”
Late Latin
Latin
penetralis
“Of or belonging to the innermost part.”
19th Century
English
penetralian
“Relating to the innermost or most secret parts; esoteric or deeply inward.”
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