Etymology

divinity

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Today it means: The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. Full definition →

Old French divinité ← Latin divinitas
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  1. Latin · derived fromdivinitas
  2. Old French · derived fromdivinité
  3. English todaydivinity

From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas. Composed of divine + -ity. Displaced native Old English godcundnes.

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