deistic

Meanings

• noun

  A belief in the existence of a God, specifically of a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

  - "His views on religion were deistic."
  - "The deistic philosopher believed in a God who did not interfere with the natural world."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deistic
aphetic , hectic , metic , pestic , specific

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Variants

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deism , deisms , deist , deistic , deistical , deistically , deists

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'deus' meaning 'god'. The term 'deistic' was first used in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deist' is derived from the Latin word 'deus', which means 'god'.

2. Deism was a popular philosophical belief during the Enlightenment period, and many prominent figures, including Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin, were known to be deists.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atheism: The rejection of belief in the existence of God or gods.

2. Agnosticism: The belief that the existence of God or gods is uncertain.

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Culture

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Deism was a popular philosophical belief during the Enlightenment period. Many prominent figures, including Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin, were known to be deists. Deism was often seen as a reaction against the organized religions of the time and emphasized reason and natural law.

How to Memorize "deistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a God who created the universe but does not interfere with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deistic' with the idea of a God who does not intervene in the world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dear God, I believe in you, but I don't want you interfering in my life' to remember the meaning of deistic.

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