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theologize

[ thee-ol-uh-jahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, the·ol·o·gized, the·ol·o·giz·ing.
  1. to theorize or speculate upon theological subjects.


verb (used with object)

, the·ol·o·gized, the·ol·o·giz·ing.
  1. to make theological; treat theologically.

theologize

/ 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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Derived Forms

  • theˌologiˈzation, noun
  • theˈoloˌgizer, noun

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Other Words From

  • 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of theologize1

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

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