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preteritions

preteritions is the plural of preterition.

Meaning of preterition

Noun

preterition (countable and uncountable, plural preteritions)

  1. The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.
  2. (rhetoric) Synonym of paralipsis.
    Synonyms:
    paralipsis
  3. The failure of a testator to name a legal heir in their will.
  4. The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those predestinated to salvation.

Questions about preteritions

What is preteritions the plural of?
Preteritions is the plural of preterition.

Words near preteritions in the dictionary

  1. preterite-present verbs
  2. preterite-presents
  3. preteriteness
  4. preterites
  5. preterition
  6. preteritions
  7. preteritive
  8. preteritness
  9. preterits
  10. preterlapsed
  11. preterlegal

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