theomorphic

adjective

the·​o·​mor·​phic
¦thēə¦mȯrfik
: having divine form : formed in the image of deity : endued with a divine aspect
the Christian emphasis on the theomorphic conception of man rather than the anthropomorphic conception of God

Word History

Etymology

Greek theomorphos (from the- + morphē form) + English -ic

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“Theomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theomorphic. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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