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theologize

[ thee-ol-uh-jahyz ]
/ θiˈɒl əˌdʒaɪz /

verb (used without object), the·ol·o·gized, the·ol·o·giz·ing.

to theorize or speculate upon theological subjects.

verb (used with object), the·ol·o·gized, the·ol·o·giz·ing.

to make theological; treat theologically.

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Also especially British, the·ol·o·gise .

Origin of theologize

From the Medieval Latin word theologizāre, dating back to 1640–50. See theology, -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM theologize

the·ol·o·gi·za·tion, nounthe·ol·o·giz·er, nounan·ti·the·ol·o·giz·ing, adjective

Words nearby theologize

Old Man and the Sea, The, theologian, theological, theological virtue, theological virtues, theologize, theologue, theology, theomachy, theomancy, theomania
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British Dictionary definitions for theologize

theologize

theologise

/ (θɪˈɒləˌdʒaɪz) /

verb

(intr) to speculate upon theological subjects, engage in theological study or discussion, or formulate theological arguments
(tr) to render theological or treat from a theological point of view

Derived forms of theologize

theologization or theologisation, nountheologizer or theologiser, noun
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