infralapsarian

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noun

in·​fra·​lap·​sar·​i·​an

ˌinfrəˌlapˈserēən,

-sa(a)r-

plural -s

: one that adheres to the doctrine of infralapsarianism compare supralapsarian

infralapsarian

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to the doctrine of infralapsarianism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

infra- + Latin lapsus lapse, fall + English -arian

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