Beatitude: meaning, definitions and examples
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beatitude
[ bษชหรฆtษชtjud ]
spiritual state
Beatitude refers to a state of utmost bliss or happiness, often associated with religious or spiritual fulfillment. It is a term used to describe the highest state of consciousness and joy, sometimes seen as a promise of future happiness granted to the virtuous. In Christian theology, the term is notably present in the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus describes the blessedness of those who possess certain virtues or endure certain hardships. Overall, beatitude signifies a deep sense of peace and contentment.
Synonyms
bliss, contentment, ecstasy, happiness, joy.
Examples of usage
- Achieving beatitude through meditation.
- The beatitude of the saints.
- Living in beatitude amidst life's challenges.
Translations
Translations of the word "beatitude" in other languages:
๐ต๐น beatitude
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Seligkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะฐะถะตะฝััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bลogosลawieลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ็ฆ
๐ซ๐ท bรฉatitude
๐ช๐ธ bienaventuranza
๐น๐ท mรผbarek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณต
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ blaลพenost
๐ธ๐ฐ blaลพenosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ blagrovje
๐ฎ๐ธ bliss
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษxt
๐ฒ๐ฝ bienaventuranza
Etymology
The term 'beatitude' comes from the Latin word 'beatitudo', which means 'blessedness' or 'happiness'. Its roots trace back to the Latin verb 'beare', meaning 'to make happy' or 'to bless'. The concept has been prominent in various religious texts, especially in Christianity, where the Beatitudes are a collection of teachings by Jesus that describe the qualities of those who are blessed by God. This usage began to be recognized in the Middle Ages as theologians explored the implications of spiritual happiness and its relation to moral virtues. The notion of beatitude evolved over centuries, particularly during the Renaissance when philosophers began to relate the idea to human fulfillment and happiness beyond the religious context. Today, while still important in spiritual discussions, the term is also used more broadly to express a state of profound joy and bliss in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,982, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27984 underestimating
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