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Definitions for Numen

[1] divine power or spirit; a deity, especially one presiding locally or believed to inhabit a particular object.
[2] (esp in ancient Roman religion) a deity or spirit presiding over a thing or place
[3] a guiding principle, force, or spirit

Words related to Numen

accomplishment, endowment, ability, acquirement, bent, attribute, set, capacity, genius, propensity, head, power, specialty, attainment, faculty, instinct, forte, knack, aptness, capability

Words nearby Numen

numbfish, numbing, numbles, numbskull, numdah, numen, numerable, numeracy, numeraire, numeral, numeral system

Origin of Numen

1620–30; < Latin nūmen a nod, command, divine will or power, divinity; akin to nūtāre to nod the head in commanding or assent

Word origin for Numen

C17: from Latin: a nod (indicating a command), divine power; compare nuere to nod

Synonyms for Numen

ability, accomplishment, endowment, acquirement, aptness, attainment, attribute, bent, capability, capacity, faculty, flair, forte, genius, head, instinct, knack, leaning, nose, power, propensity, set, specialty, turn