Perdition: meaning, definitions and examples
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perdition
[ pəˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]
eternal punishment
Perdition refers to the state of eternal punishment or damnation, often associated with religious beliefs. It signifies a place or condition of final punishment for the wicked or unrepentant.
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complete ruin or destruction
Perdition can also refer to a state of complete ruin or destruction. It denotes a situation where everything is lost or irreparable.
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- The war left the city in a state of perdition, with buildings destroyed and lives lost.
- The economic collapse led to the perdition of many businesses and families.
Translations
Translations of the word "perdition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perdição
🇮🇳 नरक
🇩🇪 Verderben
🇮🇩 kehancuran
🇺🇦 загибель
🇵🇱 zagłada
🇯🇵 破滅
🇫🇷 perdition
🇪🇸 perdición
🇹🇷 mahvoluş
🇰🇷 파멸
🇸🇦 هلاك
🇨🇿 záhuba
🇸🇰 záhuba
🇨🇳 毁灭
🇸🇮 poguba
🇮🇸 glötun
🇰🇿 құру
🇬🇪 დასასრული
🇦🇿 həlakət
🇲🇽 perdición
Word origin
The word 'perdition' has its origins in Latin, coming from the word 'perditio' meaning 'destruction' or 'loss'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily in religious contexts to describe eternal damnation. Over time, its usage has expanded to also signify complete ruin or destruction in a broader sense.