Definitions

1. noun

the act of divesting or depriving something, especially a god or divine being, of its divine attributes or qualities, often by emptying it of its power or essence.

“The theologian studied the concept of kenosis in the context of the Incarnation.”

2. noun

a state of being emptied of one’s power or significance.

“After the scandal, the politician’s reputation suffered from a state of kenosis.”