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theosis

/θiˈoʊ.sɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English

Syllables
theo-sis
IPA
/θiˈoʊ.sɪs/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The likeness to or union with God; deification.

Uncountable

noun

The process of attaining this state of union with God.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Late Latin theōsis, from Koine Greek θέωσις (théōsis).

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *dʰeh₁-, θέωσις

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /θiˈoʊ.sɪs/
  • British English: /θiːˈəʊ.sɪs/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

apotheosis catharsis deification divinization metanoia theopoesis

Rhymes With

diagnosis tuberculosis prognosis sclerosis hypnosis psychosis apoptosis osteoporosis thrombosis stenosis osmosis symbiosis

Questions

How do you pronounce theosis?
The recorded pronunciation is /θiˈoʊ.sɪs/.
What does theosis mean?
The likeness to or union with God; deification.
Where does theosis come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin theōsis, from Koine Greek θέωσις (théōsis).

How to pronounce theosis

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