sinners condemned to eternal perdition
It's this kind of selfishness that leads down the road/path to perdition. [=that is very dangerous or harmful]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
per|di|tion — «puhr DIHSH uhn», noun. 1. the loss of one s soul or of the joys of heaven; final spiritual ruin; damnation. 2. hell: »Would you send A soul straight to perdition? (Robert Browning). 3. utter loss or destruction; complete ruin: »the Arabian… … Useful english dictionary
per|cep|tion|al — «puhr SEHP shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with perception … Useful english dictionary
per|cep|tion — «puhr SEHP shuhn», noun. 1. the act of perceiving: »His perception of the change came in a flash. SYNONYM(S): insight, apprehension, discernment, comprehension. 2. the power of perceiving: »a keen perception. Defect in manners is usually the… … Useful english dictionary
per|fec|tion|ism — «puhr FEHK shuh nihz uhm», noun. 1. any of various doctrines maintaining that religious, moral, social, or political perfection is attainable: »An anxious perfectionism can…destroy those real underpinnings of existence, found in faith, modesty,… … Useful english dictionary
per|fec|tion|is|tic — «puhr FEHK shuh NIHS tihk», adjective. seeking or demanding perfection, especially to an impractical degree; being a perfectionist … Useful english dictionary
per|fec|tion|ist — «puhr FEHK shuh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a person who is not content with anything that is not perfect or nearly perfect: »It is hard to keep house for a perfectionist. 2. a person who believes that it is possible to lead a sinless life.… … Useful english dictionary
per·ora·tion — /ˌperəˈreıʃən/ noun, pl tions [count] formal 1 : the last part of a speech 2 disapproving : a long and dull speech We sat through a lengthy peroration on the evils of the government s policies … Useful english dictionary
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per·cep·tion — /pɚˈsɛpʃən/ noun, pl tions 1 a [count] : the way you think about or understand someone or something often + of People s perceptions of this town have changed radically. the public/public s perception of nuclear power see also ↑self perception … Useful english dictionary
per·fec·tion — /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ noun, pl tions 1 : the state or condition of being perfect [noncount] The coach expects perfection from his players. [=expects the players to make no mistakes] [singular] She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing. a perfection … Useful english dictionary
