docetic

adjective

do·​ce·​tic dō-ˈsē-tik How to pronounce docetic (audio) -ˈse- How to pronounce docetic (audio)
often capitalized
: of or relating to Docetism or the Docetists

Word History

Etymology

Late Greek Dokētai Docetists, from Greek dokein to seem — more at decent

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of docetic was in 1846

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Cite this Entry

“Docetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/docetic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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