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theism

noun

  1. belief in the existence of at least one deity
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtiː.ɪz.əm/

noun

Etymology: Borrowing from New Latin thea (“tea”, noun) + English -ism.

  1. A morbid condition resulting from excessive consumption of tea.

    "Theism" belongs to that genus of disease in which morphinism, caffeinism, and vanillaism belong.

    A single cup of tea may cause excitement and insomnia, while a stronger dose rarely fails to produce acute "theism," characterized by excitement, hyperaesthesia, palpitation, sweats, and frequent micturition; it may occasionally simulate delirium tremens, […]