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

Both men were formerly enslaved and had completed a course of theological training based on the Anglican tradition in Bombay (Mumbai) in preparation for the priesthood. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Where earlier artists scaled the Virgin and Child according to theological importance, Raphael proportioned each perspectivally in space. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

More recently, though, Thatcher has started popping up in offbeat projects like Heretic, a big-screen exegesis on theological metaphysics that unfolds like a jump-scare horror flick. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

But nonetheless, that we should be guided by them for theological reasons and not for practical ones. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 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