gnosticize

gnosticize
\\-təˌsīz\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: gnostic (I) + -ize
: to embrace or propound Gnostic views
: to make Gnostic : give Gnostic color or quality to

threatened for a time to gnosticize Christianity


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  • Gnosticize — Gnosticizer, n. /nos teuh suyz /, v., Gnosticized, Gnosticizing. v.i. 1. to adopt or maintain Gnostic views. v.t. 2. to explain on Gnostic principles; give a Gnostic interpretation of or quality to. Also, gnosticize; esp. Brit., Gnosticise. [1655 …   Universalium

  • gnosticize — gnos·ti·cize …   English syllables

  • Gnosticise — [c]/ˈnɒstəsaɪz/ (say nostuhsuyz) (also lower case) –verb (Gnosticised, Gnosticising) –verb (i) 1. to adopt or maintain Gnostic views. –verb (t) 2. to explain on Gnostic principles; give a Gnostic colouring to. Also, Gnosticize …  

  • Gnostic — adj. & n. adj. 1 relating to knowledge, esp. esoteric mystical knowledge. 2 (Gnostic) concerning the Gnostics; occult; mystic. n. (Gnostic) (usu. in pl.) a Christian heretic of the 1st 3rd c. claiming gnosis. Derivatives: Gnosticism n. gnosticize …   Useful english dictionary

  • gnostic — adj. & n. adj. 1 relating to knowledge, esp. esoteric mystical knowledge. 2 (Gnostic) concerning the Gnostics; occult; mystic. n. (Gnostic) (usu. in pl.) a Christian heretic of the 1st 3rd c. claiming gnosis. Derivatives: Gnosticism n. gnosticize …   Useful english dictionary

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