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- [dee-ist]
- /ˈdi ɪst/
- /deɪˈɪstɪk/
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- [dee-ist]
- /ˈdi ɪst/
Definitions of deistic word
- noun deistic a person who believes in deism. 1
- noun deistic Of or relating to deism. 1
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Origin of deistic
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Middle French déiste < Latin de(us) god + French -iste -ist
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Parts of speech for Deistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deistic
adj deistic
- mystical — mystic; of or relating to supernatural agencies, affairs, occurrences, etc.: a strange, mystical experience.
- spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- celestial — of or in the sky or universe, as planets or stars
- angelic — You can describe someone as angelic if they are, or seem to be, very good, kind, and gentle.
- holy — specially recognized as or declared sacred by religious use or authority; consecrated: holy ground.
Antonyms for deistic
adj deistic
- irreligious — not religious; not practicing a religion and feeling no religious impulses or emotions.
- irreverent — not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
- hellish — of, like, or suitable to hell; infernal; vile; horrible: It was a hellish war.
- earthly — of or relating to the earth, especially as opposed to heaven; worldly.
- unholy — not holy; not sacred or hallowed.
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