kenosis noun. [kɪ'nǝʊsɪs] L19.
[Greek kenōsis an emptying, with ref. to Philippians 2:7 heauton ekenōse lit. 'emptied himself'.]
Christian Theology. Christ's full or partial renunciation of his divine nature or powers in his incarnation.

■ kenotic [kɪ'nɒtɪk] adjective of or pertaining to kenosis; involving or accepting the doctrine of kenosis: L19.

■ kenoticism [kɪ'nɒtɪsɪz(ǝ)m] noun the doctrine of or belief in the kenosis of Christ L19.

■ kenoticist [kɪ'nɒtɪsɪst] noun a person who believes in the doctrine of kenosis L19.

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