Divinity

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

Origin

From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas

Full definition of divinity

Noun

1. (uncountable) The property of being divine, of being like a god or God.
• ShakespeareThey say there is divinity in odd numbers.
2. (countable) A deity.
3. A celestial being, inferior to the supreme God, but superior to man.
• CheyneGod ... employing these subservient divinities
4. (uncountable) The study of religion or religions.Harvard Divinity School has been teaching theology since 1636.
5. A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

Synonyms

• (property of being divine): godliness, godship
• (deity): deity, god, godship
• (study): godlore, theology

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