Used in indirect questions to introduce one alternative, Either, in either case; in any case; as, I will go whether or no, pronoun_ Which

as if, Despite the fact that; although, Conceding or supposing that; even if, Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if, adverb_ (postpositive) however, degree Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed, However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; -- used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence

The study of the nature of God and religious truth; rational inquiry into religious questions, A course of specialized religious study usually at a college or seminary, The science concerned with ascertaining, classifying, and systematizing all attainable truth concerning God and his relation to the universe; the science of religion; religious truth scientifically stated

The act of testing or proving; trial; proof, The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving, the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned, verb_ Present participle of test, adjective_ difficult, tough