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From Medieval Latin aseitas (state of being by itself), from Classical Latin a se + -itas.

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Noun

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aseity (countable and uncountable, plural aseities)

  1. (metaphysics, theology) Usually ascribed to deity: the attribute of being entirely self-derived, in contrast to being derived from or dependent on another; the quality of having within oneself the entire reason for one's being; utter independent self-existence and self-sustenance.
    Antonyms: contingency, createdness, dependence, derivedness

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