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Definition of nontheistically

nontheistically

/ˌnɑːnθiːˈɪstɪkli/
non · the · is · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:nontheistic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that does not involve, relate to, or rely on the belief in a god or deities.

Example

"The philosophical framework approaches morality nontheistically, grounding ethical principles in human well-being rather than divine command."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Nontheistically is often distinguished from 'atheistically'; while the latter typically implies an active rejection of deities, 'nontheistically' merely denotes an absence of theistic belief or a framework that functions without reference to a god.

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nontemporality
nontenured
nonterminally
nontheistically
nonthinking
nonthreatening
nonthreateningly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'non-' (not), the root 'theist' (from Greek 'theos' meaning god), and the adverbial suffixes '-ic' and '-ally'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nontheistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nontheistically
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