perdition — a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unpenitent person passes after death
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unpenitent person passes after death
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɚˈdɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom says playing video games 12 hours a day will lead me to perdition.
- The politician's corruption scandal put him on the path to perdition.
- She believed that eating ice cream for breakfast was the road to perdition.
perdition
NOUN[/pɚˈdɪʃən/]
a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unpenitent person passes after death
The reckless captain sailed into perdition, ignoring every warning from his crew.
PER(completely) + DIT(abandon) + ION(state) — entering a dark state(ION) of being completely(PER) abandoned(DIT) by the light, the cursed city sank into perdition.
Blinded by his dark ambition, the greedy king foolishly pushed his entire kingdom into fiery perdition.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'perdition' derived from 'perdere' meaning 'to destroy' or 'to lose'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin ecclesiastical usage to describe spiritual ruin or damnation.
Breakdown
per- (through/thoroughly) + -dition (from Latin dere, to give/put) = perdition (complete destruction or loss)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom says playing video games 12 hours a day will lead me to perdition.”
“The politician's corruption scandal put him on the path to perdition.”
“She believed that eating ice cream for breakfast was the road to perdition.”
“The ancient text described the perdition awaiting those who betrayed their principles.”
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