theism

Noun (1)

theism (countable and uncountable, plural theisms)

1. Belief in the existence of at least one deity.

   Synonyms:

   religion

   Antonyms:

   atheism, irreligion, irreligiousness, antitheism, antireligiousness

2. (strictly) Belief in the existence of a personal creator god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation.
   • The term stands in contradistinction to theism which, in its widest sense, means belief in a personal god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses.1999, Jeaneane D. Fowler, Humanism: Beliefs & Practices, page 66

Noun (2)

IPA/ˈtiː.ɪz.əm/

theism (uncountable)

1. A morbid condition resulting from excessive consumption of tea.
   • "Theism" belongs to that genus of disease in which morphinism, caffeinism, and vanillaism belong.1888, John C. Cutter, “Narcotics, stimulants, and depressants”, in Comprehensive anatomy, physiology, and hygiene : adapted for schools, academies, colleges, and families : with instruction on the...
   • A single cup of tea may cause excitement and insomnia, while a stronger dose rarely fails to produce acute "theism," characterized by excitement, hyperaesthesia, palpitation, sweats, and frequent micturition; it may occasionally simulate delirium tremens, […]1906 September 15, “Our breakfast beverages”, in The British Medical Journal, volume 2, London: British Medical Association, →ISSN, page 653

   Synonyms:

   theaism, theinism