Perdition: meaning, definitions and examples

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perdition

 

[ pษ™หˆdษชสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

Synonyms

damnation, damnation, hell

Examples of usage

Context #2 | Noun

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.

Synonyms

destruction, ruin, ruination

Examples of usage

  • 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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perdiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verderben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kehancuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะธะฑะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zagล‚ada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ดๆป…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perdition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perdiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mahvoluลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋ฉธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู„ุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกhuba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกhuba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ็ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poguba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glรถtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™lakษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perdiciรณn

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,829, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.