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divinity

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Noun — The quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.

How to use divinity

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study divinity a doctor of divinity

Etymology

From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas, built on divine plus -ity — it replaced the native Old English word godcundnes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “divinity” mean?

The word “divinity” means the quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike. In plain terms, the quality of being godlike, or the academic subject of religious study — and, separately, a type of sugary American candy.

How do you pronounce “divinity”?

“Divinity” is pronounced dih-VIH-nih-tee (/dɪˈvɪnɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “divinity” in a sentence?

Here is “divinity” used in a sentence: “The ancient Egyptians believed their pharaohs possessed a kind of divinity.”

What part of speech is “divinity”?

“Divinity” is a noun.

Where does the word “divinity” come from?

The word “divinity” comes from Latin. From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas, built on divine plus -ity — it replaced the native Old English word godcundnes.

Is “divinity” a common word?

“Divinity” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “divinity” have?

“Divinity” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.

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