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divinity

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

The English word “divinity” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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