theological

Sometimes the·o·log·ic

[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

Other Word Forms

• theologically adverb
• antitheological adjective
• nontheologic adjective
• nontheological adjective
• nontheologically adverb
• pretheological adjective
• semitheological adjective
• semitheologically adverb
• untheologic adjective
• untheological adjective
• untheologically 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

The segment, which is broadcast during the Today programme but overseen by the BBC's religion department, features contributors from religious and theological backgrounds delivering messages related to topical themes and events.

From BBC

The policy effects of their theological distortions will continue to be devastating.

From Salon

The author warns that conflating biblical prophecy with secular conspiracies undermines both theological integrity and rational critique.

From Salon

This is because there has been a desperate search for a plausible theological justification for a predetermined political decision for Trump.

From Salon

It's in that space of theological certitude where Vance's apparent lack of spiritual struggle really stands out.

From Salon

Related Words

• doctrinal 
• ecclesiastical 
• metaphysical