deism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪɪz(ə)m, ˈdiːɪ-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • belief in the existence of a supreme being, specifically of a creator who does not intervene in the universe. Compare with theism

Derivatives

deist

noun

deistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/
adjective

deistical

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk(ə)l/
adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin deus 'god' + -ism