perdition
Perdition (noun) means In religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death. Example: “The preacher warned that sin would lead them to perdition.”
How to use perdition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTotal ruin — in a religious sense, being condemned to hell forever; more generally, complete downfall.
A formal, somewhat literary word, most common in religious or dramatic writing.
Word forms
perditions plural
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Etymology
From Old French perdiciun, from Latin perditio, "loss, destruction", from perdere, "to destroy or lose completely".
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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.