Meaning & use
pleroma
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The totality or fullness of something, especially in Gnostic and Christian theology, referring to the complete realm of divine powers.
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Gnostic texts describe the pleroma as the fullness of divine being, separate from the flawed material world.
The philosopher used "pleroma" to describe a state of complete spiritual fullness.
A note on using this word
A specialized theological and philosophical term, rarely used outside religious studies or academic writing.
Words with a similar meaning
fullnesstotality
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voidemptiness
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