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theistic

/θiːˈɪs.tɪk/
the · is · tic
Adverb:theistically
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theistic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characterized by belief in the existence of a supreme being or deities, especially a personal God who creates and governs the world.

Example

"The seminar explored the historical differences between theistic religions and non-theistic philosophical traditions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In philosophy and theology, "theistic" specifically implies belief in a personal God who actively intervenes in the universe, whereas "deistic" refers to belief in a creator who does not intervene after creation.

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theirs
theism
theist
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thelesperma
them
thematic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 17th century from "theist" and the adjectival suffix "-ic", ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek "theos", meaning "god".

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