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Definition of nontheistically
nontheistically
/ˌnɑːnθiːˈɪstɪkli/
non · the · is · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:nontheistic
nontheistically Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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."
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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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'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nontheistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nontheistically