theologize

American  

[thee-ol-uh-jahyz] / θiˈɒl əˌdʒaɪz /

especially British, theologise

verb (used without object)

theologized, theologizing

1. to theorize or speculate upon theological subjects.

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verb (used with object)

theologized, theologizing

1. to make theological; treat theologically.

theologize British  

/ θɪˈɒləˌdʒaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) to speculate upon theological subjects, engage in theological study or discussion, or formulate theological arguments

2. (tr) to render theological or treat from a theological point of view

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Other Word Forms

• antitheologizing adjective
• theologization noun
• theologizer noun

Etymology

Origin of theologize

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

Example Sentences

Granted; but if you please, let us not theologize, Aramis.

From The Three Musketeers by Dumas père, Alexandre

It lies in his own power to "theologize his astrologie," to turn his universe into spiritual forces.

From Spiritual Reformers in the 16th & 17th Centuries by Jones, Rufus Matthew

So, in the course of a merry morning gallop, I, queer suitor that I was, began to theologize with the dear girl and asked her squarely: "Emmy, who is Christ?"

From The Bride of Dreams by Auw, Mellie von