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)
- (rare, Christianity, chiefly Eastern Orthodoxy) theosis (gradual attainment of mystical union with or likeness to God)
Related terms
- apotheose