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

The two had tangled over migration, with Francis publicly rebuking the Trump administration’s deportation plan and correcting Vance’s theological justification for it. —Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025

These theological beliefs are correlated to Christian nationalist views among Americans, researchers said. —Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025

These challenges can arise not only from theological conflicts but also from mismatches in personality, learning style, or emotional needs that went unrecognized or invalidated in those environments. —Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025

Aside from his conservative-leaning theological positions, his personal demeanor has earned praise. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025

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
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological