theophanic

adjective

the·​o·​phan·​ic ¦thēə¦fanik How to pronounce theophanic (audio)
variants or less commonly theophanous
thēˈäfənəs
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by theophany
2
: that constitutes a theophany

Word History

Etymology

theophany + -ic or -ous

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“Theophanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theophanic. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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