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Topic: Philosophy

deify

IPA: //ˈdiːɪfaɪ//

KK: /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone or something as if they are a god, often by showing great respect or admiration.

Example: Many people tend to deify their favorite celebrities, treating them as if they are perfect.

deism

IPA: //ˈdeɪ.ɪ.zəm//

KK: /ˈdiːɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A belief in a God who created the universe but does not intervene in it or provide revelations.

Example: Many Enlightenment thinkers were influenced by deism, believing in a rational God who does not interfere with the world.

deist

IPA: /ˈdiːɪst/

KK: /ˈdiːɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief in a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

Example: The philosopher presented a deist perspective on the existence of God.

noun

Definition: A person who believes in a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

Example: As a deist, she believes that the universe was created by a higher power but does not require religious rituals.

deistic

IPA: /ˈdiːɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈdiːɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief in a god who created the universe but does not intervene in it.

Example: Many philosophers in the Enlightenment period were influenced by deistic ideas.

deistical

IPA: /dɪˈɪstɪkəl/

KK: /dɪˈɪstɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a belief in a god who created the universe but does not intervene in its workings.

Example: Many philosophers in the 18th century held deistical views about the nature of God.

deistically

IPA: /diˈɪstɪkli/

KK: /diˈɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to deism, which is the belief in a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

Example: He approached the topic deistically, believing in a higher power that does not interfere with human affairs.

deliberation

IPA: /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of discussing and thinking carefully about something before making a decision.

Example: After much deliberation, the committee finally reached a conclusion.

deliberative

IPA: /dɪˈlɪbərətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈlɪbərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of carefully considering or discussing something before making a decision.

Example: The committee held a deliberative meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the policy.

deliverance

IPA: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/

KK: /dɪˈlɪvərəns/

noun

Definition: The act of being rescued or set free from a difficult situation or danger.

Example: The villagers celebrated their deliverance from the flood after the dam was repaired.

delphic

IPA: /ˈdɛlfɪk/

KK: /ˈdɛlfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi, often used to describe something that is ambiguous or has a hidden meaning.

Example: The politician's delphic remarks left everyone confused about his true intentions.

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