noun
perdition
pur-DIH-shuhn
Perdition (noun) means In religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death. Example: “The preacher warned that sin would lead them to perdition.”
noun
1
In religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death.
"The preacher warned that sin would lead them to perdition."
2
Complete ruin or downfall.
"His reckless gambling drove the family business to perdition."
"Their decision to buy stocks just before the crisis led to their perdition."
How to use perdition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTotal ruin — in a religious sense, being condemned to hell forever; more generally, complete downfall.
When to use it
A formal, somewhat literary word, most common in religious or dramatic writing.
Common pairings
road to perdition
doomed to perdition
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Word forms
- Plural
- perditions
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Etymology
From Old French perdiciun, from Latin perditio, "loss, destruction", from perdere, "to destroy or lose completely".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for perdition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “perdition” mean?
The word “perdition” means in religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death. In plain terms, total ruin — in a religious sense, being condemned to hell forever; more generally, complete downfall.
How do you pronounce “perdition”?
“Perdition” is pronounced pur-DIH-shuhn (/pɜː(ɹ)ˈdɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “perdition” in a sentence?
Here is “perdition” used in a sentence: “The preacher warned that sin would lead them to perdition.”
What part of speech is “perdition”?
“Perdition” is a noun.
Where does the word “perdition” come from?
The word “perdition” comes from Latin. From Old French perdiciun, from Latin perditio, "loss, destruction", from perdere, "to destroy or lose completely".
How many meanings does “perdition” have?
“Perdition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death.
