per·di·tion (p r-d sh n)n. 1. a. Loss of the soul; eternal damnation. b. Hell: "Him the Almighty Power/Hurl'd headlong . . . /To bottomless perdition, there to dwell" (John Milton). 2. Archaic Utter ruin. [Middle English perdicion, from Old French, from Late Latin perditi  , perditin-, from Latin perditus, past participle of perdere, to lose : per-, per- + dare, to give; see d- in Indo-European roots.] |
perdition [pəˈdɪʃən]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity
a. final and irrevocable spiritual ruin
b. this state as one that the wicked are said to be destined to endure for ever
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) another word for hell
3. Archaic utter disaster, ruin, or destruction
[from Late Latin perditiō ruin, from Latin perdere to lose, from per- (away) + dāre to give]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  perdition - (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; "Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell"- John Milton; "a demon from the depths of the pit"; "Hell is paved with good intentions"-Dr. Johnsonfictitious place, imaginary place, mythical place - a place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings hellfire, red region - a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned Christian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior |
perdition
noun (Christianity) damnation, hell, ruin, destruction, doom, condemnation, downfall, hellfire, everlasting punishment He alleged that the film would lead young souls into perdition.
Translations
perdition
n → ewige Verdammnis
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|