Theo
/ˈθiː.oʊ/noun
A prefix meaning 'god' or 'divine' used in various contexts.
Did you know?The term 'theology' originates from 'theo', meaning the study of God, making it a powerful word in both religious and philosophical contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dyeus
“The sky god, representing divinity.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
θεός (theós)
“A god, divine being, embodying the sacred.”
Late Latin
Latin
theologia
“The study of divine things, or the nature of God.”
Middle English
English
theologie
“The science or study of God.”
Modern English
English
theo
“Prefix denoting relation to God or the divine.”