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

An administration whose Millennial vice president converted to Catholicism just six years ago is pushing explicitly theological policy crusades. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025

Hummel points out that much of this antisemitism is entangled in a theological divide over Israel. —Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025

If there are any theological insights in having God and the Devil look and act so much like one another, however, the film doesn’t explore them too deeply. —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

The Assemblies of God enforces a national credentialing system for ministers, giving the General Council power to discipline, restore or expel those who fail to meet its theological and moral standards. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 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