Pelagian
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Of or pertaining to Pelagius, an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in…Of or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.
/pəˈleɪd͡ʒiən/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or pertaining to Pelagius (circa 354–420/440), an ascetic who denied the need for divine aid in performing good works.
Only used in Pelagian Islands
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Pelagius + -ian. Calque of Latin Pelagiae as used in Īnsulae Pelagiae.From Pelagius + -ian.
Calque of Latin Pelagiae as used in Īnsulae Pelagiae.
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Forms
more Pelagian, most Pelagian| Comparative | more Pelagian Lesson |
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| Superlative | most Pelagian Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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