noun
Uncommon
divinity
dih-VIH-nih-tee
Divinity (noun) means the quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike. Example: “The ancient Egyptians believed their pharaohs possessed a kind of divinity.”
noun
1
The quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.
"The ancient Egyptians believed their pharaohs possessed a kind of divinity."
2
The academic study of religion and religious belief.
"He studied divinity at Oxford before becoming a vicar."
3
A soft, whipped candy made from egg whites and sugar syrup.
"Her grandmother always made divinity at Christmas."
How to use divinity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of being godlike, or the academic subject of religious study — and, separately, a type of sugary American candy.
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a doctor of divinity
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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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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.
