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Meaning of divinus | Babel Free

Adjective feminine CEFR B1
[diːˈwiː.nʊs]

Definitions

divine, of a deity, superhuman, supernatural

adjective, declension-1, declension-2

Equivalents

Examples

““ […] cumque hominī sīve nātūrā sīve quis deus nihil mente praestābilius dedisset, huic dīvīnō mūnerī ac dōnō nihil tam esse inimīcum quam voluptātem; […] .” “And since either nature or some god has given [to humankind] nothing more excellent than the mind, there is nothing so hostile to this divine function and gift as is sensual pleasure.” (Cicero’s character Cato the Elder quotes the Pythagorean philosopher Archytas of Tarentum.)”
“Illī rēbus dīvīnīs intersunt, sacrificia pūblica ac prīvāta prōcūrant, religiōnēs interpretantur[…]”

The former are engaged in things sacred, conduct the public and the private sacrifices, and interpret all matters of religion.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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