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

Fastvold doesn’t directly explore the theological dimensions of Ann’s faith aside from depicting her clear-eyed dedication to it. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025

Thiel’s theological framework offers one lens for understanding these risks, but whether his Antichrist lectures represent genuine concern about technological overreach or are an attempt to deflect criticism of his own companies remains an open question. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025

Nothing so much as a heated theological debate breaches the Brotherhood’s temperate cultural climes. —Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025

Twelver Shiism is deeply rooted in a spiritual, theological and ethical tradition with over a millennium of history. —Massumeh H. Toosi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 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