theose

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A relatively recent borrowing. Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέωσις (théōsis).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /teːˈoː.zə/
  • Hyphenation: the‧o‧se
  • Rhymes: -oːzə

Noun[edit]

theose f (uncountable)

  1. (rare, Christianity, chiefly Eastern Orthodoxy) theosis (gradual attainment of mystical union with or likeness to God)

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