theological virtue

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noun

one of the three graces: faith, hope, or charity, infused into the human intellect and will by a special grace of God.

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Also called supernatural virtue.
Compare natural virtue.

Origin of theological virtue

First recorded in 1520–30

Words nearby theological virtue

theogony, theol., theolatry, theologian, theological, theological virtue, theological virtues, theologize, theologue, theology, theomachy
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Words related to supernatural virtue

charity, faith, goodness, hope, love