Definition

Relating to the act of killing a god or deity.

Example

The story explores deicidal themes, questioning the nature of divinity.

Conversation

Did you read that new book about deicidal themes?

Yeah, it was really thought-provoking and intense.

I never thought about the implications of deicidal actions in literature before.

Same here! It definitely opens up a lot of interesting discussions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deicidal is formed from "dei-" (from Latin "deus", meaning god) and "-cide" (from Latin "caedere", meaning to kill). The word refers to the act of killing a god or divine being.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deus' meaning god and 'cide' meaning to kill — this helps you remember that deicidal refers to the act of killing a god.

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