What is another word for Tritheistic?

Pronunciation: [tɹˌɪθiːˈɪstɪk] (IPA)

Tritheism is a theological belief that three distinct and equal divine beings exist within the universe. Some synonyms for the word Tritheistic include Triune, Trinitarian, and Trithiestic. These terms all refer to the belief in three divine beings in some form or another. Trinitarian is the most common synonym, particularly in Christian doctrine, which is based on the concept of the Holy Trinity. Triune is a less common word, which is used to describe the idea that three beings are so closely united as to be one God. Trithiestic is a more technical term, which refers specifically to the belief in three separate and distinct divine beings.

What are the hypernyms for Tritheistic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tritheistic

When the Arian or Tritheistic views were proclaimed and defended, the Orthodoxy of the Church swung over towards Sabellianism, making the Unity strong and solid; and the Trinity became a thin mode or an airy abstraction.
"Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors"
James Freeman Clarke
When Sabellianism, thus encouraged, came openly forward, and defended its system and won adherents, then Church Orthodoxy would hasten to set up barriers on that side, and would fall back upon Tritheistic ground, making the Threefold Personality a profound and real distinction, penetrating the very nature of Deity, and changing the Unity of Being into a mere Unity of Will or agreement.
"Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors"
James Freeman Clarke
But it would seem that these efforts had but a qualified success, for on February 12th, 1720, the Lords condemned a work which, "in a daring, impious manner, ridiculed the doctrine of the Trinity and all revealed religion," and was called, A Sober Reply to Mr. Higgs' Merry Arguments from the Light of Nature for the Tritheistic Doctrine of the Trinity, with a Postscript relating to the Rev.
"Books Condemned to be Burnt"
James Anson Farrer

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