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

Derived Forms

• theˈoloˌgizer, noun
• theˌologiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• the·olo·gi·zation noun
• the·olo·gizer noun
• anti·the·olo·gizing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of theologize¹

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

Example Sentences

To live in the story of Joseph Smith, the Mormon founder, was “to live in a certain theologized version of the American dream.”

From New York Times

Interpolator B was responsible for the great bulk of the interpolations: episodes from other cycles and "theologizing" matter.

From Project Gutenberg

In adapting the new revelation to the conditions of life on the physical plane, it is intellectualized and theologized.

From Project Gutenberg

It lies in his own power to "theologize his astrologie," to turn his universe into spiritual forces.

From Project Gutenberg

You may profess a conservative Christianity that would theologize the very grace out of the command, "Love thy neighbor as thyself."

From Project Gutenberg