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divinity
noun di·vin·i·ty \də-ˈvi-nə-tē\
: the state of being a god : the state of being divine
: a god or goddess
: the formal study of religion, religious practices, and religious beliefs
plural di·vin·i·ties
Full Definition of DIVINITY
1
: theology
2
: the quality or state of being divine
4
: fudge made of whipped egg whites, sugar, and nuts
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First Known Use of DIVINITY
14th century
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divinity
noun di·vin·i·ty \də-ˈvi-nə-tē\
plural di·vin·i·ties
Definition of DIVINITY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being God or a god
2
: a god or goddess <the divinities of ancient Greece>
3
: the study of religion
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