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

By all accounts, the son is no less fanatical than his father and believes with theological certainty that the most brutal means justify his righteous ends. —Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026

For many religious objectors, including Amish, vaccination rejection is a situational interpretation of religious doctrine, not a direct theological mandate. —Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026

While lacking Khomeini’s theological standing, Khamenei proved to be politically shrewd. —Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026

In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing. —Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 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
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological