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

Causes célèbres and ideological trends often shift faster than our capacity to gain a deep understanding of the issues involved, yet we’re incentivized to align ourselves with the prevailing view and signal accordingly. —Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025

The two-party system works only when the country actually has two dominant ideological streams, and then splits are badly punished by the system. —Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

The Constitution protects a pluralistic society from the dangers of centralized authority and ideological certitude. —Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025

With Shue’s death, the commission again sits at an ideological split between its more conservative and more moderate members. —Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing ideological

• anti-ideological

Rhymes for ideological

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