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divinity (n.)

c. 1300, "science of divine things, theology;" late 14c., "quality or character of being divine," also "a divine being, God," from Old French devinité (12c.), from Latin divinitatem (nominative divinitas), from divinus "of a god," from divus "of or belonging to a god, inspired, prophetic," related to deus "god, deity" (from PIE root *dyeu- "to shine," in derivatives "sky, heaven, god"). Figurative meaning "that which is divine in character or quality" is from 1640s.

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Definitions of divinity from WordNet

divinity (n.)
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force;
Synonyms: deity / god / immortal
divinity (n.)
the quality of being divine;
ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs
divinity (n.)
white creamy fudge made with egg whites;
Synonyms: divinity fudge
divinity (n.)
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth;
Synonyms: theology
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