Theological: meaning, definitions and examples

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theological

 

[ ˌθiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

study of religion

Relating to the study of religion, or religious beliefs and practices. Often used to describe things related to theology or the study of religious doctrines.

Synonyms

doctrinal, ecclesiastical, religious

Examples of usage

  • The theological debate sparked discussions among scholars and religious leaders.
  • She pursued a theological education to deepen her understanding of different faiths.
Context #2 | Adjective

based on religious doctrine

Based on or conforming to religious doctrine. Refers to beliefs, teachings, or practices that are in line with the principles of a particular religion.

Synonyms

doctrinal, dogmatic, orthodox

Examples of usage

  • The community followed strict theological principles in their daily lives.
  • His decisions were guided by theological considerations rather than personal opinions.

Translations

Translations of the word "theological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teológico

🇮🇳 धार्मिक

🇩🇪 theologisch

🇮🇩 teologis

🇺🇦 теологічний

🇵🇱 teologiczny

🇯🇵 神学的 (しんがくてき)

🇫🇷 théologique

🇪🇸 teológico

🇹🇷 teolojik

🇰🇷 신학적인 (神学的인)

🇸🇦 لاهوتي

🇨🇿 teologický

🇸🇰 teologický

🇨🇳 神学的 (shénxué de)

🇸🇮 teološki

🇮🇸 guðfræðilegur

🇰🇿 теологиялық

🇬🇪 თეოლოგიური

🇦🇿 ilahiyyat

🇲🇽 teológico

Etymology

The word 'theological' originated from the Late Latin word 'theologicus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'theologikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to theology'. The suffix '-ical' is commonly used to form adjectives, indicating 'of, relating to, or characterized by'. The study of theology has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, where it played a significant role in shaping religious beliefs and practices.

See also: theologian.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,501 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.