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

Sheedy, at the end of his letter, said the state cannot disqualify Catholic schools from the state voucher program because of a difference in theological opinion. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Their father, Robert Harp, was a commercial real estate businessman and a marketing executive with advanced degrees from Christian theological institutions, according to his obituary. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Because of its theological significance and widespread use in preaching, public displays of faith, and popular culture, the verse is one of the most recognizable passages of Scripture. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 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

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