deicide

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of deciding or determining something, especially something important or controversial.

  - "The committee's decision on the budget was a deicide point for the organization."
  - "The jury's deicide in the trial was based on the evidence presented."

• Noun

  The person or power that makes a decision or determines something.

  - "The deicide in this matter is ultimately the president."
  - "In ancient Rome, the deicide was often the emperor or a high priest."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdeɪ.ə.saɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10235739"

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Synonyms

godkiller

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deicide
decide , tide , abide , pride , tide

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Variants

List of all variants of deicide that leads to same result
deicide , deicides

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deicere,' meaning 'to slay, kill,' from 'dei' (god) + 'caedere' (to kill).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deicide' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in religious or legal contexts.

2. In Greek mythology, the Titan Kronos was considered a deicide for overthrowing his father Uranus and ruling in his place.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decision making: The process of making a choice between multiple options.

2. Jurisdiction: The power or authority of a court to hear and make decisions on cases.

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Culture

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In religious contexts, the term 'deicide' is used to refer to someone or something that is believed to have killed a god. For example, in Christianity, Jesus is sometimes referred to as the 'deicide' because he is believed to have been killed by the Romans.

How to Memorize "deicide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge making a decision in a courtroom. This can help you remember that 'deicide' is related to making decisions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deicide' with the word 'decision.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'D-E-I-C-I-D-E' to remember the meaning: Decide, Execute, Implement, Control, Investigate, Decide, Evaluate.

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