theodicaea 
theodicaea, theodicea (tli<V'<~Mli-se'ii), . [NL.] 
Siuiir us Ili/'nilii'i/. Kni-i/i: liri/., XIX. s-jn. 
thoodicean (the o-<li-sc'an), a. [< NL. tln-n- 
iiic.Tn (sco theodicy) + -/m.\ Of or pertaining 
to theodicy. 
theodicy (the-od'i-si), . [Also thcn/lii-ic, tln-<>- 
ilir;i-ii, tlnndii-i n , \'\ lln'iMlii-iT,(. Nli. llnnilK'.'rn 
(Leibnitz). < <!r. Wir, god, + Sinn, riglit, justice 
(>(!//,;, just).] An exposition of (lie theory 
of divine Providence with a view to the vindi- 
c.-itii.ii Hi' tin' nt tributes, piirtieulii'rly of the, 
holiness and justice, of (J<l, in establishing 
the present order of tilings, in which evil, moral 
as well MS physical, largely exists. The word in 
this sense was used by Leibnitz in a series of essays, In 
which br maintained that mctaphyical evil is necessary 
to mural beings, that physical evil is a means of a greater 
good, ami thai moral evil was permitted by God as neces- 
sary to the best possible world, as a Bet-off to moral good, 
which it increases by contrast. 
The second [part of the work] will . . . he speculative, 
and will contain a new theodicee, and what will perhaps ap- 
pear to many a new basis of morals. 
Coleridge, To Sir George Beaumont (Memorials of 
[Coleorton, I. 45). 
theodolite (the-od'o-lit), . [Formerly theode- 
lili'; sometimes theodelet; G. Dan. theodolit; = 
F. theodolite = Sp. teodolita = It. teodolito (all < 
E.) ; < NL. "theodolitus, first in the form theode- 
litus (L. Digges, " Pantoinetria," 1571), defined 
as "a circle divided in 360 grades or degrees, 
or a semicircle parted in 180 portions"; origin 
unknown. The word has a Or. semblance, but 
no obvious Gr. basis. It has been variously 
explained: (a) < Gr. tieaoOat, see, + 6<i<5f, way, + 
/tirof, smooth, even, plain ; (6) < Gr. (teaoQai, see, 
-f- Sokix^i long; (c) < Gr. mlv, run, + tJoA^of, 
long; (d) < Gr. dcaaffat, see (ma, a seeing), + 
Anvioc, slave; (e) "the O delitus" or "delete," 
i. e. the O crossed out, a fanciful name imagined 
to have been given in view of the circle marked 
off in degrees by numerous diameters, giving 
the effect of a circle or " O "' erased ; with other 
equally futile conjectures. (/) A recent ex- 
planation makes it a corrupt form of alidade.] 
A surveying-instrument for measuring hori- 
zontal angles upon a graduated circle. It may 
also be provided with a vertical circle, and If this la not 
very much smaller than the horizontal circle, the instru- 
ment is called an altazimut h. If it is provided with a deli- 
cate striding level and is in every way convenient for as- 
tronomical work, it is called a universal instrument. A 
small altazimuth with a concentric magnetic compass is 
called a surveyors' transit. A theodolite in which the whole 
instrument, except the feet and their connections, turns 
relatively to the latter, and can be clamped in different po- 
sitions, is called a repeating circle. The instrument shown 
in the figure follows the system of the United States Coast 
Survey of attaining simplicity of construction by adapta- 
tion to a single purpose in this case to the measurement 
of horizontal angles only. This instrument is low and con- 
sequently very steady. Within the upright pillar isa trun- 
cated cone of steel, and upon this and fitting to it turns 
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micrometer-screw. The illumination for these micro- 
scojMjs JKmiule through their objectives by light brought, 
ic ..... ilinij to the plan of Messrs. Brmmer, by primus from 
a point vertically over the axis, where* horizontal ground 
lain 
d by 
glass is bung in the daytime and a lamp with a porcelain 
shade at night, mi that the Images of the lines plowed by 
the graver ill the polished surface of the circle shall not 
be displaced by oblique illumination. 
tached to an arm from 
a ring about the brass up 
amp is 
right, 
and 
bears upon the circular guard outside the circle proper. 
The tangent screw is contrived so as to eliminate dead 
million. The at in carrying the clamp is balanced by an- 
other bearing a small finding microscope. Theodolites 
are made upon manifold models ; but the one figured in 
preceding column is a good example of a modern first- 
class instrument. 
theodolite-magnetometer ( the - od '6 - lit- mag- 
ne-tom'e-t6r), n. An instrument employed as 
a declinometer to measure variations in decli- 
nation, and as a magnetometer in determina- 
tions of force. 
theodolitic(the-od-o-lit'ik), a. [< theodolite + 
-ic.] Of or pertaining to a theodolite; made 
by means of a theodolite. Imp. Diet. 
Theodosian (the-6-do'gian), a. and n. [< Theo- 
dosius, < Gr. 6odoo)f, a man's name (lit. 'gift 
of God,' < 6e6f, god, + 6601*;, gift: see dose\ + 
-an.] I. a. Pertaining to any one named Theo- 
dosius, particularly to either of the emperors 
Theodosius I. (379-395) and Theodosius n. 
(408 - 450) __ Theodosian code. See code. 
II. n. One of a body of Russian dissenters 
who purify by prayer all articles purchased 
from unbelievers: so called from their founder, 
Theodosius, a Russian monk in the sixteenth 
century. 
Theodotian (the-o-do'shian), n. [< Theodotus, 
< Gr. 6e<5<5orof , a man's name (lit. ' given by God, ' 
Theodolite, constructed by Bnmner Brothers of Paris. 
the hollow brass pillar carrying the telescope and micro- 
scopes. Except for an excessively thin layer of oil, the 
brass movable part bears directly on the steel, and its 
weight tends to keep it centered. The pressure is relieved 
by a small plate of some elasticity fastened to the mov- 
able part over the axis and adjustable with screws. It is 
thus made to turn, as nearly as possible, about a mathe- 
matical line. This is the conical bearing of Oambey. The 
base, which is as low as possible, consists of a round cen- 
tral part, and three arms having screw-feet with binding- 
screws. A circular guard for the circle (indistinguishable 
from tile latter in the figure) forms a part of the base. The 
graduated circle is made slightly conical, so that the mi- 
croscopes may be more convenient. This circle, with its 
eight radii and interior ring, forms one solid casting, which 
bears upon the steel axis conically. It is held in place, 
in imitation of an instrument by Stackpole of New York, 
by the pressure of a ring above, which can readily be loos- 
ened so as to permit the circle to be turned round alone. 
The telescope is provided with a filar micrometer, with 
a view of facilitating reiterated pointings a new prin- 
ciple of much value. The instrument is leveled by means 
of a striding level. There are four micrometer micro- 
scopes (although some jieodesists insist upon an odd num- 
ber), made adjustable so that one division of the circle 
shall be very nearly covered by two and a half turns of the 
394 
, god, + (Sordf, verbal adj. of iiSovai, give), 
+ -tan.'] One of a party of anti-Trinitarians 
or Monarchians, followers of Theodotus the 
Tanner, of Byzantium, about A. D. 200, who 
taught that Christ was a mere man. 
theogonic (the-o-gon'ik), a. [< theogon-y + 
-ic.] Of or relating to theogony. 
The theogonic and cosmogonlc notions of Homer and 
Hesiod. Uebmceg, Hist. Philosophy (trans.), I. 24. 
theogonismt (the-og'o-nizm), n. [< theogon-y 
+ -ism.] Theogony.' Imp. Diet. 
theogonist (the-og'o-nist), n. [< theogon-y + 
-is<.J One who'is versed in theogony. Imp. Diet. 
theogony (the-og'o-ni), n. [= F. fheogome = 
Sp. teogonia = Ps.'theogonia = It. teogonia, < L. 
theogonia, < Gr. Seoyovia, a generation or gene- 
alogy of the gods, < 0tof, god, + -yovia, < yaws, 
generation : see -gony."] That branch of non- 
Christian theology which teaches the genealogy 
or origin of the deities; in a particular sense, 
one of a class of poems which treat of the gen- 
eration and descent of the gods: as, the ancient 
Greek theogony of Hesiod. 
He [Epicurus] means the evil Genius and the good Ge- 
nius in the theogony of the Persians. 
Landor, Imag. Conv., Epicurus, Leontlon, and Ternissa. 
In the hymns of the Rig- Veda we still have the last 
chapter of the real Theogony of the Aryan races. 
Max Mutter, Sci. of Lang., 2d ser., p. 429. 
theol. An abbreviation : (a) of theological ; (b) 
of theology. 
theolog, n. See theolngne. [Colloq.] 
theologal (the-ol'o-gal), . [= F. theologal = 
Sp. teologal = Pe.' theologal, theological, a the- 
ologal, = It. teologale, < NL. *theotogaliy, < L. 
theologus, theologue: see theologue."] Same as 
canon theologian (which see, under theologian). 
theologaster (the-ol'o-gas-ter), n. [< L. theolo- 
gus, a theologue', + dim. -outer."} A quack in 
theology; a shallower pretended theologian. 
[Rare.] 
This sorely distresses our theologatter : yet, instead of 
humbling himself under the weight of his own dulness. 
he turns, as is his way throughout, to Insult the Author of 
The Divine Legation. 
Warkurton, On Several Occasional Reflections, i., App. 
theologate (the-ol'6-gat), n. [< ffL.'theologa- 
tus, < L. theologus, theologue: see theologue and 
-ate 3 .'] The theological course of a student or 
novice preparing for thepriesthood of the Ro- 
maii Catholic Church. Worcester. 
theologer (the-ol'6-jer), n. [< theolog-y + -erl.] 
A theologian^ [Rare.] 
Can any sound Theologer think that these great Fathers 
understood what was Gospel, or what was Excommunica- 
MMII Milton, Reformation in Eng., i. 
The ancient tradition, insisted on by heathen priests 
and theologers, is but a weak foundation. 
Hume, Nat Hist, of Religion, xi. 
theologian (the-o-16'jian), a. and n. [= F. 
tlii'nli><li< n = Pr. theologian : as LL. tlieologia, 
theology, + -an.] I. n. Theological. [Rare.] 
theologue 
II. ". 1. A mail skilled in theology, espe- 
cially Christian theology; a divine. 
A Tftettl'Hjian, from the school 
i if Cambridge on tin- Charles, was there; 
Skilful alike with tongue and pen. 
Long/ellou*, Wayside Inn, Prelude. 
1'he priest made by a sacred caste belongs to the caste 
that made him , but the great theologian, though sprung 
out of one chinch, belongs to all the Churches, supplies 
them with truth, learning, literature. 
Contrmjwrarit Hen., LI. 21!i. 
2. A professor of or writer on theology ; any 
person versed in theology: as, the lawyer wan 
a very respectable theologian Canon theologian, 
In the Rom. Cath. Ch.. a lecturer on theology and Holy 
Scripture who is attached to a cathedral church, or other 
. church having a large body of clergy. Also called theol- 
ogai and theoiaffu*. 
theologic (the-o-loj'ik), . [= F. fheologique = 
Sp. taili'iijico = Pg. tlieologico = It. teologico, < 
LL. theologicus, < Gr. 0eoXoj<ic, of or pertain- 
ing to theology, < Btofoyia, theology: see theol- 
ogy.] Same as theological. 
In those days the great war of theology which has al- 
ways divided New England was rife, and every man was 
marked and ruled as to ilia opinions, and the theologic lines 
passed even through the conjugal relation, which often, 
like everything else, had its Calvinistlc and Ita Arminian 
side. //. /' Stowe, Oldtown, p. 63. 
theological (the-o-loj'i-kal), a. [< theologic + 
al.] 1. Pertaining to theology or divinity: as, 
theological criticism ; a theological seminary. 
Solemn themes 
Of theological and grave import. 
Cowper, Task, v. 662. 
2. Based upon the nature and will of God as 
revealed to man. 
It may be wondered, perhaps, that In all this while no 
mention has been made of the theological principle : mean- 
ing that principle which professes to recur for the stan- 
dard of right and wrong to the will of God. 
Bentham, Introd. to Morals and Legislation, 11. 18. 
The theological virtues [faith, hope, and charity] presup- 
pose a knowledge of the revealed nature of God as a con- 
dition of their exercise, while the moral virtues issue in 
such a knowledge. Blunt, Diet. Theology, p. 797. 
Theological ceremonial law. See ?<''. 
theologically (the-o-loj'i-kal-i), adv. In a the- 
ological manner ; according to the principles of 
theology ; in respect to theology. 
theologies (the-o-loj'iks), n. [PI. of theologic 
(see -to*).] The essence of theology. [Rare.] 
What angels would those be who thns excel 
In theologies, could they sew as well ! 
Young, Love of Fame, v. 374. 
theologise, theologiser. See theologize, theolo- 
gizer. 
theologist (the-ol'9-jist), . [< thcolog-y + -ist.] 
Same as theologian. [Rare.] 
There be diners conjectures made by the Theologixts, 
Why men should doubt or make question whether there 
be a God or no. Hcywood, Hierarchy of Angels, p. 82. 
theologium (the'o-lo-ji'um), n. [NL., < Gr. 8eo- 
fayeiav (see def.), < 8e6$, god, + foyelov, a place 
for speaking, < Aojof, word, speech, < Myctv, 
speak, say.] A small upper stage or balcony 
in the scene or stage-structure of the ancient 
theater, on which the impersonators of divini- 
ties sometimes appeared. 
theologize (the-ol o-jiz), r. ; pret. and pp. the- 
ologized, ppr. theologizing. [= Sp. teologizar; 
as theolog-y + -ize.] I. trans. To render theo- 
logical. 
School-divinity was but Aristotle's philosophy theolo- 
giied. OlanriUe, I're-existence of Souls, Iv. (Latham.) 
II. intrans. To theorize or speculate upon 
theological subjects ; engage in theological dis- 
cussion. 
The mind of the Church must meditate, reflect, reason, 
philosophize, and theologize. 
Schaf, Christ and Christianity, p. 49. 
Also spelled theologise. 
theologizer (the-ol'6-jl-zer), w. [< theologize + 
-*rJ.] One who theologizes; a theologian. 
Also spelled theologiser. [Rare.] 
theologue (the'o-lpg), . [Also theolog; < F. 
theologue = Sp. tedlogo = Pg. theologo = It. teo- 
logo = G. theolog = Sw. Dan. teolog, < L. tl'<i- 
logus, < Gr. SeoMyoc., one who speaks of the gods 
(as Homer, Hesiod, Orpheus) or of the divine 
nature, in later use, eccles., a theologian, a di- 
vine ; prop, adj., speaking of God or of the gods, 
< 0eoc, god, + Myeiv, speak: see -ology."] 1. A 
theologian. [Now rare.] 
The cardinals of Rome, which are theologuei, and friars, 
and schoolmen, have a phrase of notable contempt and 
scorn towards civil business. Bacon, Praise (ed. 1887). 
2. A theological student. [Colloq.] 
The theologuet of the Hartford Seminary frequently find 
striking examples of practical theology in their mission 
work. Religious Herald, April 15, 1886. 
