Prelapsarian

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /prilæpˈsɛriən/

Definitions of prelapsarian

noun a person who lived before the fall of mankind

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about a prelapsarian paradise in my history class.

A2 The concept of prelapsarian innocence is often discussed in literature.

B1 Many religions have stories about prelapsarian times when humanity lived in harmony with nature.

B2 The idea of a prelapsarian state is a common theme in philosophical debates about human nature.

C1 Scholars have debated the implications of the prelapsarian condition described in religious texts.

C2 The concept of prelapsarian perfection has been a source of inspiration for many artists throughout history.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the time or state before the fall of mankind

Example Sentences

A1 The garden was prelapsarian, untouched by human hands.

A2 The novel described a prelapsarian world where animals and humans lived in harmony.

B1 The artist's painting depicted a prelapsarian landscape with lush greenery and clear blue skies.

B2 The archaeologist discovered artifacts from a prelapsarian civilization buried deep underground.

C1 The philosopher pondered the concept of a prelapsarian state of innocence in human history.

C2 The theologian debated the theological implications of the prelapsarian condition in Christian doctrine.

Examples of prelapsarian in a Sentence

formal The concept of a prelapsarian world is often explored in religious texts.

informal Some people believe that life was better in prelapsarian times.

slang Back in the prelapsarian days, things were chill.

figurative The garden was a prelapsarian paradise before the arrival of the new neighbors.

Grammatical Forms of prelapsarian

past tense

prelapsarianed

plural

prelapsarians

comparative

more prelapsarian

superlative

most prelapsarian

present tense

prelapsarians

future tense

will prelapsarian

perfect tense

have prelapsarianed

continuous tense

is prelapsarianing

singular

prelapsarian

positive degree

prelapsarian

infinitive

to prelapsarian

gerund

prelapsarianing

participle

prelapsarianed

Origin and Evolution of prelapsarian

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'prelapsarian' originated from the Latin word 'praelapsus', which means 'to pass by'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of the Christian doctrine of the Fall of Man, 'prelapsarian' has evolved to also refer to a time or state of innocence, purity, or bliss before a significant event or loss.