Synonyms

doctrinal

American

[dok-truh-nl, dok-trahyn-l] / ˈdɒk trə nl, dɒkˈtraɪn l /

adjective

of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine.

a doctrinal dispute.

Other Word Forms

doctrinality noun
doctrinally adverb
nondoctrinal adjective
nondoctrinally adverb
undoctrinal adjective
undoctrinally adverb

Etymology

Origin of doctrinal

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin doctrīnālis, equivalent to Latin doctrīn ( a ) ( doctrine ) + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

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The Court of Chancery’s decision against Tesla External link in 2024 demonstrated this doctrinal drift.

From Barron's

A churchman of exceptional rhetorical skill, Augustine was naturally drawn into doctrinal and intellectual controversies, in which he showed a fearsome determination that his views should win out.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Article II: Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.”

From Salon

The Cardinal, who is head of the Vatican's doctrinal office, dismissed speculation that the pontiff would follow his predecessor Benedict XVI and resign the papacy.

From BBC

They will almost assuredly will be captive of warmed-over doctrinal verities, underwritten by arrogant conviction.

From Salon

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