Gnosticize

American  

[nos-tuh-sahyz] / ˈnɒs təˌsaɪz /

especially British, Gnosticise or gnosticize

verb (used without object)

Gnosticized, Gnosticizing

1. to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.

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verb (used with object)

Gnosticized, Gnosticizing

1. to explain on Gnostic principles; give a Gnostic interpretation of or quality to.

Gnosticize British  

/ ˈnɒstɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) to maintain or profess Gnostic views

2. to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Gnosticizer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Gnosticize

First recorded in 1655–65; Gnostic ( def. ) + -ize