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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transliterate

to remove or destroy all traces of.

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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

theolatry, theologian, theological, theological virtue, theological virtues, theologize, theologue, theology, theomachy, theomancy, theomania

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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