theism

Meanings

Plural: theisms

Noun

the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
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.
A morbid condition resulting from excessive consumption of tea.

Origin / Etymology

Coined, theo- + -ism. ultimately from Ancient Greek θεός (theós, “god”). Attested in English from 1678, theist being attested 16 years earlier in 1662. Cognate French théisme, as in Diderot Principes de la philosophie morale (1745), which was probably borrowed from English.

Synonyms

religion, theaism, theinism

Antonyms

;, antireligiousness, antitheism, atheism, irreligion, irreligiousness

Scrabble Score: 11

theism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
theism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
theism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

theism is a valid Words With Friends word