theologize

[ thee-ol-uh-jahyz ]

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.

Origin of theologize

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

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

Other words from theologize

the·ol·o·gi·za·tion, noun
the·ol·o·giz·er, noun
an·ti·the·ol·o·giz·ing, adjective

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024

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, noun
theologizer or theologiser, noun

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Browse