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preterition.

The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Synonym of paralipsis.

    countable · rhetoric · uncountable
  3. The failure of a testator to name a legal heir in their will.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those predestinated to salvation.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin praeteritiō, from praetereō (“to omit”).

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