prelapsarian

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the time before the Fall of Man in Paradise, according to Christian theology.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹiːlapˈsɛːɹɪən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89260235"

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Antonyms

postlapsarian

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Synonyms

antelapsarian , superlapsarian , halcyon

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Variants

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prelapsarian

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Etymology

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From Latin prælapsus, past participle of prælapsus, 'fallen before', from præ- 'before' + lapsus 'a fall'.

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1. The term 'prelapsarian' is most commonly used in the context of Christian theology.

2. The concept of the prelapsarian state is also found in other religious and philosophical traditions, such as Hinduism and Greek philosophy.

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1. Paradise: A place or condition of bliss and innocence, often used to describe the prelapsarian state.

2. Fall of Man: The Christian belief that Adam and Eve's disobedience to God's command led to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the introduction of sin and death into the world.

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In literature and art, the prelapsarian state is often depicted as a time of innocence and harmony, before the introduction of sin and conflict. It is a common theme in religious and philosophical works.

How to Memorize "prelapsarian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a garden of Eden, a place of innocence and harmony, before the Fall of Man.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prelapsarian' with the idea of innocence and harmony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'prelapsarian' comes from the Latin words 'præ-' (before) and 'lapsus' (a fall).

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