divinity

théologie

Étude de la religion, notamment comme discipline universitaire.

En anglais simple : The study of religion, especially as a subject at a university.

• She studies divinity at university.
• He earned a degree in divinity.
• The divinity school offers courses on several religions.

Synonymes : theology

Expressions courantes : study divinity, divinity school

divinité

État ou qualité de ce qui est un dieu ou Dieu.

En anglais simple : The state or quality of being a god or God.

• The ruler claimed divinity.
• They discussed the divinity of Christ.
• The text contrasts human weakness with divinity.

Synonymes : godhood, deity

Expressions courantes : divinity of Christ, claim divinity

divinité, demi-dieu

Être céleste plus puissant que les humains, mais moins puissant que le dieu suprême.

En anglais simple : A heavenly being with more power than humans but less power than the highest god.

• The spring had its own divinity.
• They offered gifts to a local divinity.
• Several lesser divinities appear in the ancient story.

Synonymes : deity, demigod

Expressions courantes : minor divinity, local divinity

bonbon divinity

Bonbon tendre préparé avec des blancs d’œufs, du sucre et du sirop de maïs.

En anglais simple : A soft, sweet candy made from egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup.

• Grandma made divinity for Christmas.
• This divinity recipe includes chopped pecans.
• Let the divinity cool before putting it in a tin.

Expressions courantes : divinity candy, homemade divinity