Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-if-ik]
- /diˈɪf ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-if-ik]
- /diˈɪf ɪk/
Definitions of deific word
- adjective deific making divine or exalting to the position of a god 3
- adjective deific divine or godlike 3
- adjective deific deifying or making divine 3
- adjective deific godlike; divine 3
- adjective deific making divine; deifying. 1
- noun deific Divine, of or relating to a deity or deities. 1
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Origin of deific
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; < Late Latin deificus, equivalent to Latin dei- (combining form of deus god) + -ficus -fic
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Parts of speech for Deific
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deific popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deific usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deific
adj deific
- godlike — like or befitting God or a god; divine.
- godly — conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
- holy — specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated: holy ground.
- religious — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
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