theologize
theologize · theologizes · theologized · theologizing
To discuss or speculate about theological subjectsTo discuss or speculate about theological subjects.
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To discuss or speculate about theological subjects.
make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects
(transitive)To treat something from a theological viewpoint.
treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Ultimately from Latin theologizāre, with the transitive sense possibly being formed by theUltimately from Latin theologizāre, with the transitive sense possibly being formed by theology + -ize.
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Forms
theologizes, theologizing, theologized, theologized| Base form | theologize · to theologize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | theologizes |
| Present participle | theologizing |
| Past simple | theologized |
| Past participle | theologized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects:theologise
- treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character:theologise
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedtheologizer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle