prelapsarianadj.

Brit.

/ˌpriːlapˈsɛːrɪən/, U.S.

/ˌpriˌlæpˈsɛriən/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with English elements. Etymons: pre- prefix, Latin lapsus , -arian suffix.

Etymology: < pre- prefix + classical Latin lapsus fall (see lapse n.) + -arian suffix. Compare earlier Infralapsarian adj., supralapsarian adj., post-lapsarian adj. at post- prefix 2a(b)(iv)(2), etc., and later lapsarian adj.

Of or relating to the condition of innocence before the Fall (fall n.² 5b); innocent, unspoilt, carefree.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > perfection > [adjective] > perfect as before the Fall

prelapsarian1874

society > morality > virtue > purity > innocence > [adjective] > relating to condition before the fall

antelapsarian1694

prelapsarian1874

society > faith > aspects of faith > Bible, Scripture > biblical events > [adjective] > condition before the fall

prelapsarian1874

1874 Times 21 Sept. 7/2 Of such nakedness they have a perfect prelapsarian, speaking theologically,..unconsciousness.

1879 M. D. Conway Demonol. II. iv. xix. 225 A prelapsarian perfection symbolized by nudity.

1932 F. R. Leavis New Bearings in Eng. Poetry vi. 209 The poet glimpses here a recovered spontaneity..analogous to the buoyant, prelapsarian ‘naturalness’ of the farm-girl.

1949 W. H. Auden Nones (1952) 36 Her pallid affected heroes Began their hectic quest for the prelapsarian man.

1977 Daily Tel. 24 Mar. 15/5 Glenda Jackson's evocation of poet Stevie Smith suggests a woman of prelapsarian innocence.

1995 Fellowship Catholic Scholars Newslet. July 11/2 It also suggests the form of a better solution, viz. the restoration of the pre-lapsarian order starting with the reformation of human beings.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	prelapsarian
释义	prelapsarianadj. Brit. /ˌpriːlapˈsɛːrɪən/, U.S. /ˌpriˌlæpˈsɛriən/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with English elements. Etymons: pre- prefix, Latin lapsus , -arian suffix. Etymology: < pre- prefix + classical Latin lapsus fall (see lapse n.) + -arian suffix. Compare earlier Infralapsarian adj., supralapsarian adj., post-lapsarian adj. at post- prefix 2a(b)(iv)(2), etc., and later lapsarian adj. Of or relating to the condition of innocence before the Fall (fall n.² 5b); innocent, unspoilt, carefree. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > perfection > [adjective] > perfect as before the Fall prelapsarian1874 society > morality > virtue > purity > innocence > [adjective] > relating to condition before the fall antelapsarian1694 prelapsarian1874 society > faith > aspects of faith > Bible, Scripture > biblical events > [adjective] > condition before the fall prelapsarian1874 1874 Times 21 Sept. 7/2 Of such nakedness they have a perfect prelapsarian, speaking theologically,..unconsciousness. 1879 M. D. Conway Demonol. II. iv. xix. 225 A prelapsarian perfection symbolized by nudity. 1932 F. R. Leavis New Bearings in Eng. Poetry vi. 209 The poet glimpses here a recovered spontaneity..analogous to the buoyant, prelapsarian ‘naturalness’ of the farm-girl. 1949 W. H. Auden Nones (1952) 36 Her pallid affected heroes Began their hectic quest for the prelapsarian man. 1977 Daily Tel. 24 Mar. 15/5 Glenda Jackson's evocation of poet Stevie Smith suggests a woman of prelapsarian innocence. 1995 Fellowship Catholic Scholars Newslet. July 11/2 It also suggests the form of a better solution, viz. the restoration of the pre-lapsarian order starting with the reformation of human beings. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1874
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