divinity
UK: dɪˈvɪnɪti | US: dɪˈvɪnɪti
n. the state or quality of being divine; godlike nature
n. a divine being, such as a god or goddess
n. the study of religion or theology
divinity = divin<god> + ity<noun suffix>
- divin: From Latin divinus (of a god, divine), derived from divus (god) or deus (god).
- ity: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -itas, indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word divinity traces back to Latin divinitas, which combines divinus (divine) with the abstract noun suffix -itas. The root divus/deus reflects the Indo-European concept of the divine, shared across languages (e.g., Greek theos, Sanskrit deva). Over time, divinity evolved in English to denote both the abstract quality of being godlike and the study of religious matters.
The ancient temple was a place to worship the divinity of nature.
Scholars of divinity often explore texts from multiple religious traditions.
Her kindness gave her an air of divinity among the villagers.
The artist’s painting captured the divinity of the goddess with ethereal light.
In many cultures, animals are symbols of divinity and spiritual power.