theologize

theologize
theologization, n.theologizer, n.
/thee ol"euh juyz'/, v., theologized, theologizing.
v.i.
1. to theorize or speculate upon theological subjects.
v.t.
2. to make theological; treat theologically.
Also, esp. Brit., theologise.
[1640-50; < ML theologizare. See THEOLOGY, -IZE]

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  • theologize — verb 1. treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character • Syn: ↑theologise • Derivationally related forms: ↑theologiser (for: ↑theologise), ↑theologizer • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Theologized — Theologize The*ol o*gize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Theologized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Theologizing}.] [Cf. F. th[ e]ologiser.] To render theological; to apply to divinity; to reduce to a system of theology. [1913 Webster] School divinity was but… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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