Antitheistical

/ˌæntiθiːˈɪstɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to antitheism; actively opposed to the belief in God and religious doctrine.

Etymology

From antitheistic + -al (adjective suffix). This is a more formal, archaic variant of antitheistic that follows the pattern of adding -al to create emphasis.

Kelly Says

English historically added -al to adjectives for emphasis or formality (like 'historic' becoming 'historical'), so 'antitheistical' was the old-fashioned way to say antitheistic with extra gravitas.

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