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Definition of physico-theological in English:

physico-theological

Pronunciation /ˌfɪzɪkəʊθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

adjective

Of or relating to natural theology; (now usually) specifically designating an argument for the existence of God based on evidences of design found in the natural world.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Walter Charleton (1620–1707), physician and natural philosopher. From physico- + theological, probably after post-classical Latin physico-theologicus.