divinity

English

/dɪˈvɪnɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]
  • (countable) .
  • A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.
  • (uncountable) The study of religion or religions.
  • A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *dyew- (sky, shine, heaven, be bright, god, day).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dyew-

Gloss

sky, shine, heaven, be bright, god, day

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

日

Emoji
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