theose

Dutch

Etymology

A relatively recent borrowing. Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέωσις (théōsis).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /teːˈoː.zə/
• Hyphenation: the‧o‧se
• Rhymes: -oːzə

Noun

theose f (uncountable)

1. (rare, Christianity, chiefly Eastern Orthodoxy) theosis (gradual attainment of mystical union with or likeness to God)

Related terms

• apotheose