divinity

[ dih-vin-i-tee ]

noun

, plural di·vin·i·ties.

1. the quality of being divine; divine nature.
2. deity; godhood.
3. a divine being; God.
4. the Divinity, (sometimes lowercase) the Deity.
5. a being having divine attributes, ranking below God but above humans:

   minor divinities.

6. the study of divine things; theology.
7. godlike character; supreme excellence.
8. Also called divinity fudge. a fluffy white or artificially tinted fudge made usually of sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and flavoring, often with nuts.

divinity

/ dɪˈvɪnɪtɪ /

noun

1. the nature of a deity or the state of being divine
2. a god or other divine being
3. the divinity
   often capital another term for God
4. another word for theology

Other Words From

• non·di·vin·i·ty noun plural nondivinities
• pre·di·vin·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of divinity¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English divinite from Anglo-French, from Latin dīvīnitās; divine, -ity

Example Sentences

"I invoke that we assign divinity to all living beings. Cats are also a manifestation of God. Your creator put them here."

From Salon

As such, women could access "divinity," initially the exclusive preserve of men, and the social influence that came with it, through embodying the physicality of a sometimes feminine-coded Jesus Christ.

From Salon

Along with the regulars, there are a handful of divinity school students from Duke and Perkins who serve as interns.

From Seattle Times

The Catholic Church teaches the “whole Christ is truly present — body, blood, soul, and divinity — under the appearances of bread and wine,” according to the U.S.

From Seattle Times

But one of his friends, convinced of his spiritual talents, encouraged Crowley to apply for the open pastorate at Myrtle Baptist — less than 10 miles from the divinity school.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• deity
• sanctity