What is another word for Quadragesimal?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɒdɹe͡ɪd͡ʒsˌɪmə͡l] (IPA) 
Quadragesimal is a term that refers to the period of forty days before Easter, which is marked by fasting and penitence in many Christian traditions. Synonyms for this term include Lenten, penitential, somber, reflective, introspective, and contemplative. During the quadragesimal season, many people participate in prayer, fasting, and giving to charity as a way to reflect on their own mortality and the meaning of their faith. This period of reflection and introspection can be a time of great personal growth and spiritual renewal, as people seek to deepen their connection to their faith and to the divine.
