supralapsarian

1 of 2

noun

su·​pra·​lap·​sar·​i·​an

-ser-

plural -s

: one that adheres to the doctrine of supralapsarianism compare infralapsarian

supralapsarian

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to the doctrine of supralapsarianism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

supra- + Latin lapsus fall + English -arian (as in Trinitarian)

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