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henotheism

noun/ˌhɛnəˈθiːɪzəm/

the belief in and worship of a single god while accepting the existence of other gods

In exploring ancient religious practices, scholars often highlight the concept of henotheism as a prevalent belief system among certain cultures.

monotheismpolytheismtheism
word origin — From the Greek 'henos' meaning 'one' and 'theos' meaning 'god'.

Word Ultra — Set 130

Set 130 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: henotheism, pantotherian, obsolescence, geophagy, millefleur. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. henotheism · noun/ˌhɛnəˈθiːɪzəm/

    the belief in and worship of a single god while accepting the existence of other gods

    In exploring ancient religious practices, scholars often highlight the concept of henotheism as a prevalent belief system among certain cultures.

    Synonyms: monotheism, polytheism, theism

    Origin: From the Greek 'henos' meaning 'one' and 'theos' meaning 'god'.

  2. pantotherian · adjective/ˌpænθəˈθɪriən/

    of or relating to the pantotheria a group of prehistoric mammals

    The fossil evidence suggests that pantotherian mammals had a diverse range of adaptations suited for various prehistoric environments.

    Synonyms: prehistoric mammalian, early mammalian, ancient mammalian

    Origin: The term 'pantotherian' is derived from the Greek word 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'therion' meaning 'beast', combined with the suffix '-ian' to form an adjective.

  3. obsolescence · noun/ˌɑb.səˈlɛs.əns/

    the process of becoming outdated or no longer useful

    The rapid advancement of technology has accelerated the obsolescence of many once-popular gadgets.

    Synonyms: outdatedness, antiquation, obsolescent

    Origin: from Latin 'obsolescentem', the present participle of 'obsolescere', meaning 'to fall into disuse'

  4. geophagy · noun/ˈdʒiəˌfɛɡi/

    the act of eating earth or soil as a nutritional supplement or for medicinal purposes

    Geophagy is often practiced by pregnant women in certain cultures, who believe that eating clay can alleviate nausea and provide essential minerals.

    Synonyms: soil-eating, earth-eating, clay-eating

    Origin: The word 'geophagy' is derived from the Greek words 'geo-' meaning 'earth' and 'phagein' meaning 'to eat'.

  5. millefleur · noun/ˌmɪl.əˈflɜr/

    a design composed of many flowers or a fabric featuring such a pattern

    The antique shop offered a stunning millefleur fabric that would add a touch of elegance to any room.

    Synonyms: floral pattern, flower design, blossom motif

    Origin: French, from 'mille' meaning 'thousand' and 'fleur' meaning 'flower'