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Deificationthe is not a term recognized in standard dictionaries or mainstream scholarly literature. It appears to be either a typographical error for deification, a misreading of “deification theory,” or a coined neologism that blends deification with an article or particle. Because there is no established definition, any use of the form should be regarded as uncertain without additional context from the author.

Deification, in religious studies, refers to the process or concept by which a creature is made, or drawn, toward the divine. In Christian theology, especially within Eastern Orthodoxy, this process is known as theosis or divinization—the idea that grace enables a human being to participate in or become more like God while remaining distinct from God. Other traditions address related ideas differently: in Hinduism, certain paths aim at union with the divine; in Islam, ultimate divinity is exclusive to God, with humans seeking closeness to God rather than becoming divine themselves. The term apotheosis is sometimes used in antiquity or secular contexts to describe elevation to divine status.

If a text uses deificationthe as a coined term, it would most plausibly signal a specific theory or discussion about the possibility, mechanism, or implications of deification. In that case, readers should look for a definition within the work to determine whether the author intends a theory about divinization, a critique of it, or a metaphorical use.

For clarity, it is preferable to use established terms such as deification, theosis, divinization, or apotheosis. This helps prevent ambiguity in academic or theological discussions.