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divinity.

The state, position, or fact of being a god or God.

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˈvɪnɪti/UK/dɪˈvɪnɪti/Australia, Canada, US[dɪˈvɪnɪɾi]Australia, Canada, US
  1. The state, position, or fact of being a god or God.

    uncountable
  2. The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. Synonym of deity.

    countable
    You may leave out where you live and use either initials or an alias, since gods, buddhas and other divinities look only at our hearts.
  3. The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The study of religion or religions.

    uncountable
    I studied divinity at Harvard Divinity School.
  5. A fudge-like confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

    US · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas. Composed of divine + -ity. Displaced native Old English godcundnes.

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