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theisms

theisms is the plural of theism.

Meaning of theism

Noun (1)

theism (countable and uncountable, plural theisms)

  1. Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
    Synonyms:
    religion
  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)

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...
    Synonyms:
    theaism, theinism

Phrases with theisms

Questions about theisms

What is theisms the plural of?
Theisms is the plural of theism.

Words near theisms in the dictionary

  1. theirsens
  2. Theisen
  3. Theisens
  4. theisite
  5. theism
  6. theisms
  7. Theiss
  8. Theissen
  9. Theisses
  10. theist
  11. theistic

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