telestial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the lowest degree of glory.

Pronunciation

/təˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-telestial.wav

Word forms

telestial

Etymology

Uncertain. * Possibly a blend of terrestrial + celestial, which are the names of the other two degrees of glory. * Possibly related to Ancient Greek τῆλε (têle, “at a distance, far away”), Ancient Greek τέλος (télos, “end, purpose”) * Also possibly Latin tellus (“ground or earth”).

Related words

Derived words

telestial kingdom telestial glory
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