See Also: diosma(dictionary)

preterition (iou) and diosma (iou)


preterition (iou)



preterition noun. L16.
[Late Latin praeteritio(n-), from Latin praeterit- pa. ppl stem of praeterire: see PRETERITE, -ION.]
Rhetoric. Summary mention made of a thing by professing to omit it. Now rare. L16.
The action of passing over a matter; the fact of being passed over without notice; omission, disregard. Also, an instance of this. L17.
Theology. The passing over of the non-elect; non-election to salvation. Now rare. L17.
Roman Law. Omission to mention in a will one of the testator's children or natural heirs. Now rare. E18.

diosma (iou)



diosma noun. E19.
[mod. Latin, from Greek dios divine + ozme odour.]
Botany. Any of various heathlike shrubs of the rue family belonging to the Southern African genus Diosma or formerly included in it, noted for their strong balsamic smell.