theological

[ thee-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involved with theology:

   a theological student.

2. based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans.

theological

/ ˌθɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or based on theology
2. based on God's revelation to man of his nature, his designs, and his will
3. informal.
   difficult to understand; esoteric

Derived Forms

• ˌtheoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• theo·logi·cal·ly adverb
• anti·theo·logi·cal adjective
• nonthe·o·logic adjective
• nonthe·o·logi·cal adjective
• nonthe·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
• prethe·o·logi·cal adjective
• semi·theo·logi·cal adjective
• semi·theo·logi·cal·ly adverb
• unthe·o·logic adjective
• unthe·o·logi·cal adjective
• unthe·o·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of theological¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Medieval Latin theologicālis, from theologic(us) (from Greek theologikós, from theolog(ía) theology + -ikos -ic ) + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

They twist themselves into theological knots teaching and preaching that it's OK to be both a millionaire and a minister to the gospel of Christ.

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“People don't live articulated theological systems,” she said.

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While this kind of theological conservatism might shape some evangelicals' minds towards political conservatism, many prominent evangelical leaders argue that those two concepts are not, and should not, always be aligned.

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The groups that maintain the most power are on the conservative side, whether from a theological or political perspective.

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He’s continued to use this language that evokes the theological logic of substitutionary atonement, where he bravely offers himself to be sacrificed on behalf of his followers.

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Related Words

• doctrinal
• ecclesiastical
• metaphysical