theological

adjective

theo·​log·​i·​cal ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

variants or less commonly theologic

ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-jik 

1

: of or relating to theology

2

: preparing for a religious vocation

a theological student

theologically

ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of theological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the most part, these were not ministers with formal theological training. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Strip away all the big theological ideas, though, and 'Disclosure Day' is about having compassion and loving thy neighbours. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026

When interfaith encounters do occur, the focus can quickly shift to theological differences rather than getting to know one another as neighbors and fellow citizens. — Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

In the 1650s, theological discussion groups for women began to appear across the northern Netherlands. — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing theological

• theological virtue

Rhymes for theological

• illogical
• zoological
• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• archeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological