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tree of knowledge

/triː əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Tradução: Conceito metafórico que designa a fonte de sabedoria, entendimento ou conhecimento proibido, frequentemente associado à história bíblica da Árvore do Conhecimento do Bem e do Mal no Jardim do Éden.

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C1formalcommon/triː əv ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

A metaphorical concept referring to the source of wisdom, understanding, or forbidden knowledge, often associated with the biblical story of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden.

  • 🇵🇹Conceito metafórico que designa a fonte de sabedoria, entendimento ou conhecimento proibido, frequentemente associado à história bíblica da Árvore do Conhecimento do Bem e do Mal no Jardim do Éden.
  1. Biblical concept C1 formal

    A tree in the Garden of Eden from which Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, gaining knowledge of good and evil.

    • According to the Bible, God forbade Adam and Eve from eating from the tree of knowledge.
    • The tree of knowledge is a central symbol in the story of the Fall of Man.
    • Eating from the tree of knowledge led to humanity's expulsion from Eden.

    🇵🇹Árvore do Conhecimento

  2. Metaphorical meaning C1 formal

    A symbol representing the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, or enlightenment, often with moral consequences.

    • In many cultures, the tree of knowledge symbolizes the quest for understanding.
    • The novel uses the tree of knowledge as a metaphor for forbidden wisdom.
    • Philosophers often debate the implications of the tree of knowledge in human development.

    🇵🇹Sentido metafórico