DictionaryRoot: theos
Greek
theos
god, deity
Forms
- the-
- theo- — Combining form with a linking vowel.
Origin
Greek theos, ‘god’; its deeper ancestry is disputed.
Note
Greek theos and Latin deus are not usually traced to the same root.
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noun
theosophy
thee-AH-suh-fee/θiˈɑːsəfi/
A spiritual doctrine seeking divine wisdom through mystical insight.
Etymology
The components express wisdom concerning God or divine things. In English, this became specifically knowledge sought through mystical study, connecting divine wisdom with the pursuit of direct spiritual understanding.