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ATHEISTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does atheistic mean? 

ATHEISTIC (adjective)
  The adjective ATHEISTIC has 2 senses:

1. rejecting any belief in godsplay

2. related to or characterized by or given to atheismplay

  Familiarity information: ATHEISTIC used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ATHEISTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Rejecting any belief in gods

Synonyms:

atheistic; atheistical; unbelieving

Similar:

irreligious (hostile or indifferent to religion)

Derivation:

atheism (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)

atheist (someone who does not believe in the existence of a god)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Related to or characterized by or given to atheism

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

atheist; atheistic; atheistical

Context example:

atheist leanings

Derivation:

atheism (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)

atheist (someone who does not believe in the existence of a god)


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