Definition of PRETERITION

preterition

Meanings

Plural: preteritions

Noun

  • suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted
  • The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.
  • Synonym of paralipsis.
  • The failure of a testator to name a legal heir in their will.
  • The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those predestinated to salvation.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praeteritiō, from praetereō (“I omit”).

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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