divinity

Meaning

  1. (uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God.
  2. (countable) Synonym of deity.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.
  4. (uncountable) The study of religion or religions.
  5. (US, countable, uncountable) A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

Frequency

22k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/
Etymology

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

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