Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deistic

Adjective

/ˈdiːɪstɪk/

Definition

Relating to deism, the belief in a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

Examples

His beliefs were largely deistic, viewing God as a distant watchmaker.
Many Enlightenment thinkers held deistic views, emphasizing reason and observation.
The deistic perspective offers a unique interpretation of spirituality without organized religion.

Meaning

Deistic describes a philosophical viewpoint that recognizes a higher power or creator who set the universe in motion but does not interfere with its ongoing operations.