theological

adjective

theo·​log·​i·​cal ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce theological (audio)
variants or less commonly theologic
1
: of or relating to theology
2
: preparing for a religious vocation
a theological student
theologically adverb

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Claiming demon possession isn’t the same thing as confessing guilt; such theological language wouldn’t convict him in court. Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 Now, the network’s usual pro-government propaganda has given way to theological debates between loyalists and those who are suddenly critical. Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 29 Jan. 2025 Ultimately, Adam Resurrected tries to accomplish too much with its philosophical and theological inquiries, and the way-too-tidy ending majorly whiffs. Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025 Murray gave theological grounding to how the church embraced religious freedom for non-Catholics at Vatican II. Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for theological 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of theological was in the 15th century

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“Theological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theological. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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