theological
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or involved with theology.
a theological student.
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based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans.
adjective
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of, relating to, or based on theology
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based on God's revelation to man of his nature, his designs, and his will
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informal difficult to understand; esoteric
Other Word Forms
- antitheological adjective
- nontheologic adjective
- nontheological adjective
- nontheologically adverb
- pretheological adjective
- semitheological adjective
- semitheologically adverb
- theologically adverb
- untheologic adjective
- untheological adjective
- untheologically adverb
Etymology
Origin of theological
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
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Jefferson’s Declaration established with “theological lucidity” that any person who shares its creed can be or become an American.
The author asserts that the Church’s teachings on immigrant dignity rest on deep biblical and theological foundations rooted in scripture and papal encyclicals, making the bishops’ position consistent with authentic Catholic doctrine.
From Los Angeles Times
In truth, evangelical support for Israel is complex and nuanced, mixing humanitarian, theological and patriotic impulses.
Such theological reasoning is serious, stalwart and chilly, not unrelated to the cold logic of double predestination and the denial of free will.
With music and prayers about nature that would bridge any theological divide, the service offered the King and Queen some calm amid scrutiny over Prince Andrew during their Vatican visit.
From BBC
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