Deistical

/deɪˈɪs.tɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative, more formal form of deistic; relating to deism or the beliefs and practices of deists.

Etymology

Deist plus the suffix '-ical,' which is an older variant of the '-ic' ending used to form adjectives. This older form appears frequently in 18th and 19th-century philosophical texts.

Kelly Says

The '-ical' ending sounds more learned and formal—you'd read about 'deistical philosophy' in dusty old books, while modern writers just say 'deistic.'

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