felix culpa
felix culpa · felix culpas · felices culpae
A series of miserable events that will eventually lead to a happier outcomeA series of miserable events that will eventually lead to a happier outcome.
Meaning
2 senses(literary)A series of miserable events that will eventually lead to a happier outcome.
The Biblical story of the fall of Adam and Eve, the original sin, seen as fortunate (fēlīx), because it led to Christian redemption and the eventual hope of Heaven.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin fēlīx culpa (“blessed fault”), via Roman Catholic theology, first usedBorrowed from Latin fēlīx culpa (“blessed fault”), via Roman Catholic theology, first used in Latin in the 4th century CE.
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Forms
plural: felix culpas / felices culpae| Singular | felix culpa |
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| Plural | felix culpas / felices culpae |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular