ideological

adjective

ideo·​log·​i·​cal ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌi-

variants or less commonly ideologic

ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik 

ˌi-

1

: of, relating to, or based on ideology

2

: relating to or concerned with ideas

ideologically

ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē  i- 

adverb

Examples of ideological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moderate Democrats are permitted to exist, at least for now, but the ideological pressure runs in one direction. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Still, Ocasio-Cortez’s supporters see the primary in starkly ideological terms. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026

The 6-3 decision from Justice Brett Kavanaugh broke along ideological lines. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026

The 6-3 decision broke down along ideological lines, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh writing for the majority. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing ideological

• anti-ideological

Rhymes for ideological

• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological
• histological