ideological

Also i·de·o·log·ic

[ahy-dee-uh-loj-i-kuhl, id-ee-]

adjective

1. of or relating to ideology.

2. speculative; visionary.

Other Word Forms

• ideologically adverb
• anti-ideological adjective
• anti-ideologically adverb
• nonideologic adjective
• nonideological adjective
• nonideologically adverb
• unideological adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ideological¹

First recorded in 1855–60; ideolog(y) + -ic + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

For all their ideological differences, the Green Party is watching Reform UK as a case study in how to win attention and turn it into electoral support.

From BBC

But ideological newsroom flare-ups that spill into public view are rare.

From Los Angeles Times

By the time of his nomination, confirmation had turned into an all-out ideological war.

From Los Angeles Times

Rejecting calls for a wealth tax and increases in borrowing to fund government spending, Sir Keir said he would not "cast off the constraints and indulge in ideological fantasy".

From BBC

The lawsuit claims the administration is violating federal law by attempting to pressure states into changing curricula based on “political and ideological grounds.”

From Salon

Related Words

• abstract 
• academic 
• analytical 
• imaginative 
• intellectual 
• logical 
• metaphysical 
• philosophical 
• speculative 
• vague