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theologise

/θiˈɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/

Traduction: Verbe désignant l'action de réfléchir, raisonner ou spéculer sur des questions théologiques, souvent dans un cadre formel ou universitaire.

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verb

/θiˈɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/C2formal
  • frVerbe désignant l'action de réfléchir, raisonner ou spéculer sur des questions théologiques, souvent dans un cadre formel ou universitaire.

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging in theological reasoning or speculation, often in a formal or academic context.

  1. To treat from a theological viewpointC2formalbritish

    To examine, interpret, or present a subject or idea from a theological perspective, giving it a religious or divine character.

    frthéologiser (traiter d'un point de vue théologique)

    • The author tends to theologise historical events, seeing divine intervention in every outcome.
    • Some critics argue that the film unnecessarily theologises a simple human story.
    • He attempted to theologise the concept of justice, linking it directly to scripture.

    Antonymessecularize

  2. To speculate about theologyC2formalbritish

    To engage in theoretical or abstract discussion about religious doctrines, beliefs, or the nature of God.

    frthéologiser

    • The monks would often gather to theologise about the nature of the soul.
    • It is easy to theologise from a comfortable armchair, but harder to live out those beliefs.
    • The seminar gave students a chance to theologise freely without judgment.

    Synonymescontemplatemusephilosophizereflectspeculate

Formes
  • theologised past participle
  • theologised past simple
  • theologising present participle
  • theologises third person singular