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

Many of these structures are beautiful and challenging, both as sculptural artifacts and as theological propositions. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

That may include research in the field of exotheology—the study of religion and theological ideas related to alien life, Eire says. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

The United Methodist Church has historically held together a wide theological spectrum. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

The Lilliputians are as small-minded as their size and conduct querulous, violent debates about which end of an egg to crack (so obviously similar to the theological complexities of Swift’s own day). — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 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