Gnosticize

or gnos·ti·cize

[ nos-tuh-sahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, Gnos·ti·cized, Gnos·ti·ciz·ing.

1. to adopt or maintain Gnostic views.

verb (used with object)

, Gnos·ti·cized, Gnos·ti·ciz·ing.

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

Gnosticize

/ ˈnɒstɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. intr to maintain or profess Gnostic views
2. to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something)

Derived Forms

• ˈGnostiˌcizer, noun

Other Words From

• Gnosti·cizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gnosticize¹

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