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theistic

 

[ ฮธiหˆษ›stษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

belief in gods

Theistic refers to the belief in one or more deities or gods. This term is often used in contrast to atheism, which is the lack of belief in gods. Theistic beliefs can vary significantly between different religions and cultures, encompassing a wide range of understandings about the nature and attributes of deities.

Synonyms

divine, godly, religious.

Examples of usage

  • She holds a theistic worldview that shapes her moral values.
  • The theistic beliefs of the community are deeply rooted in their traditions.
  • Many theistic philosophers explore the implications of divine existence.
  • His theistic perspective influences his interpretation of ancient texts.

Translations

Translations of the word "theistic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teรญsta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคˆเคถเฅเคตเคฐเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช theistisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teistik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั—ัั‚ะธั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teistyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž็พฉ่ซ–็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teรญsta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teistik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ก ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู…ุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teistickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teistickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็ฅž่ฎบ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teistiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guรฐstrรบar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะธัั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teistik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teรญsta

Etymology

The term 'theistic' originates from the Greek word 'theos', meaning 'god'. It was first used in the context of philosophy and religion in the late 17th century to describe the belief in a deity or deities, particularly in relation to the natural world and moral principles. The word gained prominence alongside growing philosophical discourse about the existence and nature of God, particularly during the Enlightenment period, when thinkers began to explore the rational basis for belief in a deity. The prefix 'the-' reflects its roots in theistic belief systems, including monotheism, polytheism, and pantheism. Over time, 'theistic' has also been employed in theological and philosophical debates to differentiate those who affirm the existence of gods from those who are agnostic or atheistic.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,256, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.