deification
pronunciation
How to pronounce deification in British English:
UK [ˌdi:ɪfɪ'keɪʃn]
How to pronounce deification in American English:
US [ˌdiəfɪˈkeʃən]
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- Noun:
- the condition of being treated like a god
- an embodiment of the qualities of a god
- the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
Word Origin
- deification (n.)
- late 14c., from Late Latin deificationem (nominative deificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of deificare (see deify).
Example
- 1. The doctrine of deification in the greek patristic tradition .
- 2. Then , what are the prerequisites for deification ?
- 3. You created a deification anda miracle .
- 4. This deification might make him the laughing stock of india .
- 5. Drawing upon primarily western theological sources , augustine and aquinas each offer a doctrine of deification that is distinct from eastern conceptions .