theomorphic

[ thee-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

1. having the form or likeness of God or a deity.

theomorphic

/ ˌθɪəˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the conception or representation of man as having the form of God or a deity

Derived Forms

• ˌtheoˈmorphism, noun

Other Words From

• theo·morphism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of theomorphic¹

1865–70; < Greek theómorph ( os ) ( theo-, -morphous ) + -ic; -morphic

Word History and Origins

Origin of theomorphic¹

C19: from Greek theomorphos, from theo- + morphē form

Example Sentences

I believe in an anthropomorphic God, simply because I believe in a Theomorphic man.

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