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Preterition

Description

Preterition is a term that can be used as a noun or a verb. It relates to the act of passing over, ignoring, or omitting something or someone.

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. Deliberate disregard or neglect of something or someone.

Example sentence: His preterition of the rules led to many issues within the organization.

2. In theology, the doctrine of divine preterition or rejecting certain individuals for divine grace.

Example sentence: The concept of preterition is debated among different religious denominations.

Verb

1. To pass over or omit something, intentionally or unintentionally.

Example sentence: The author preterited important details in order to maintain suspense in the story.

2. In grammar, to omit a word or phrase within a sentence without affecting its overall meaning.

Example sentence: Some languages allow preterition for brevity, but it can make sentences harder to understand.

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