theological

adjective

theo·​log·​i·​cal ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce theological (audio)
variants or less commonly theologic
ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce theological (audio)
1
: of or relating to theology
2
: preparing for a religious vocation
a theological student
theologically
ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce theological (audio)
adverb

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But Catholic schools in the state do not accept religious exemptions; Florida’s Catholic dioceses support vaccination and recognize no theological argument against it. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 And this kind of progressive theological clarity is showing up in many places. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Historically, many Jews have understood Judaism to be a cultural world, and not only a theological tradition. — Laura Yares, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for theological

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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of theological was in the 15th century

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“Theological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theological. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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