Added 5 October 2026
divinity
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/ noun
In Latin: deitas, divinitas Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about divinity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]
You may leave out where you live and use either initials or an alias, since gods, buddhas and other divinities look only at our hearts.
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Synonym of deity.
You may leave out where you live and use either initials or an alias, since gods, buddhas and other divinities look only at our hearts.
- A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.
Origin
From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas. Composed of divine + -ity. Displaced native Old English godcundnes.
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