theologize

the·ol·o·gize

[thee-ol-uh-jahyz] verb, the·ol·o·gized, the·ol·o·giz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to theorize or speculate upon theological subjects.
verb (used with object)
2.
to make theological; treat theologically.
Also, especially British, the·ol·o·gise.


Origin:
1640–50; < Medieval Latin theologizāre. See theology, -ize

the·ol·o·gi·za·tion, noun
the·ol·o·giz·er, noun
an·ti·the·ol·o·giz·ing, adjective
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theologize or theologise (θɪˈɒləˌdʒaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
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
 
theologise or theologise
 
vb
 
theologi'zation or theologise
 
n
 
theologi'sation or theologise
 
n
 
the'ologizer or theologise
 
n
 
the'ologiser or theologise
 
n

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