Doctrinal: meaning, definitions and examples
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doctrinal
[ ˈdɒk.trɪ.nəl ]
legal
Relating to a doctrine or set of doctrines, especially religious ones.
Synonyms
dogmatic, philosophical, theological
Examples of usage
- The party's platform is based on a doctrinal commitment to individual freedom.
- The court's decision was influenced by doctrinal considerations.
educational
Relating to the principles or teachings of a particular subject, especially in a systematic way.
Synonyms
academic, instructional, scholarly
Examples of usage
- The university's doctrinal approach to economics emphasizes practical application.
- The doctrinal differences between the two schools of thought led to a lively debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "doctrinal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 doutrinal
🇮🇳 सिद्धान्तात्मक
🇩🇪 doktrinär
🇮🇩 doktrinal
🇺🇦 доктринальний
🇵🇱 doktrynalny
🇯🇵 教義的な
🇫🇷 doctrinal
🇪🇸 doctrinal
🇹🇷 doktrinel
🇰🇷 교리상의
🇸🇦 عقائدي
🇨🇿 doktrinální
🇸🇰 doktrinálny
🇨🇳 教义的
🇸🇮 doktrinalen
🇮🇸 kenningarlegur
🇰🇿 доктриналды
🇬🇪 დოქტრინალური
🇦🇿 doktrinal
🇲🇽 doctrinal
Word origin
The word 'doctrinal' comes from the Latin word 'doctrina', meaning 'teaching' or 'instruction'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. Over time, 'doctrinal' has come to be associated with the concepts of belief systems, teachings, and principles, particularly in religious or academic contexts.
See also: doctrinaire, doctrines, indoctrinate.