deistic
|de/is/tic|
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/diˈɪstɪk/
non-interventionist creator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deistic' originates from the Latin word 'deus,' meaning 'god.'
Historical Evolution
'deistic' evolved from the French word 'déiste,' which was derived from the Latin 'deus,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'deistic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to deism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to deism, a belief in the existence of a supreme being who does not intervene in the universe.
The philosopher's views were distinctly deistic, emphasizing a non-interventionist creator.
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