infusionism

[ in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.

infusionism

/ ɪnˈfjuːʒəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. Christian theol the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his body, to remain there for the duration of his earthly life

Derived Forms

• inˈfusionist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• in·fusion·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of infusionism¹

First recorded in 1880–85; infusion + -ism