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Theosophical: meaning, definitions and examples

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theosophical

 

[ θiːəʊˈsɒfɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

Philosophy belief

The term 'theosophical' pertains to the study and understanding of divine wisdom and the nature of the universe as understood by various intuition-based philosophies. It often relates to the teachings of Theosophy, a spiritual movement that seeks to explore the underlying unity of all religions and the relationship between humanity and the divine. Theosophical concepts may involve discussions about spiritual evolution, karma, and reincarnation. This adjective is often used in relation to writings, teachings, and philosophies that emphasize spiritual enlightenment and an integrative understanding of existence.

Synonyms

mystical, philosophical, spiritual.

Examples of usage

  • Theosophical teachings often merge various religious beliefs.
  • She studied various theosophical texts to broaden her spiritual knowledge.
  • The organization held a theosophical conference to discuss universal truths.

Translations

Translations of the word "theosophical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teosófico

🇮🇳 तत्त्वज्ञानी

🇩🇪 theosophisch

🇮🇩 teosofis

🇺🇦 теософський

🇵🇱 teozoficzny

🇯🇵 神智学的

🇫🇷 théosophique

🇪🇸 teosófico

🇹🇷 teozofik

🇰🇷 신지학의

🇸🇦 ثيوصوفي

🇨🇿 teosofický

🇸🇰 teozofický

🇨🇳 神智学的

🇸🇮 teozofski

🇮🇸 þeosófískur

🇰🇿 теософиялық

🇬🇪 თეოსოფიური

🇦🇿 teosofik

🇲🇽 teosófico

Etymology

The term 'theosophical' derives from the Greek words 'theos' meaning 'God' and 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'. It was popularized in the late 19th century, particularly through the efforts of Helena Blavatsky and the founding of the Theosophical Society in 1875. The society aimed to investigate the mysteries of nature and explore the various spiritual philosophies, promoting an idea of universal brotherhood irrespective of race, creed, or nationality. This movement drew on elements from Eastern religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, combined with Western esoteric traditions. Theosophy, and by extension the term 'theosophical', suggests an integration of science, religion, and philosophy in the pursuit of truth, emphasizing a shared human spiritual legacy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,504, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.