poly·the·is·tic \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ)thē|istik\adjective alsopoly·the·is·ti·cal\-stə̇kəl, -stēk-\ Etymology:polytheist + -ic or -ical : of, relating to, or characterized by polytheism : believing in or worshiping a plurality of gods • poly·the·is·ti·cal·ly\-stə̇k(ə)lē, -stēk-, -li\adverb