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pleroma

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /pləˈroʊmə/

KK: /plɛˈroʊmə/

noun
Definition

A state of complete fullness or abundance, often used in spiritual or philosophical contexts to describe the totality of divine powers and essence.


Example

In Gnosticism, the concept of pleroma represents the fullness of the divine realm.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about the concept of pleroma in my philosophy class.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! What does it mean exactly?
Sloth A
It's described as a state of perfect fullness, often related to spirituality.
Sloth B
Wow, that really makes you think about the nature of existence!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fullness
abundance
plenitude
Antonyms
emptiness
lack
deficiency
Root Explanation

**Pleroma** → It originates from the Greek word "pleroma" (πλήρωμα), meaning fullness or completeness. In Gnostic texts, it refers to the totality of divine powers or the spiritual fullness of God.

Memory Tip

Imagine a state of 'fullness' or 'completeness' — that's what 'pleroma' signifies, representing the totality of divine presence.

Visually Confused Words
pteroma
leproma
pleurotoma
pleuronema
splenoma
scleroma
peromela
perisoma
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