theologism

noun

the·​ol·​o·​gism

thēˈäləˌjizəm

plural -s

1

: theological speculation

2

: the act or process of subsuming other disciplines under theology : excessive extension of theological presuppositions or authority

Word History

Etymology

from theologize, after such pairs as English criticize : criticism

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