theological
pronunciation
How to pronounce theological in British English:
UK [ˌθi:ə'lɒdʒɪkl]
How to pronounce theological in American English:
US [ˌθiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or concerning theology
Word Origin
- theological (adj.)
- early 15c., "pertaining to theology," from Medieval Latin theologicalis, from Latin theologicus, from theologia (see theology). Related: Theologically.
Example
- 1. Like liberal jewish and christian scholars in recent decades , some muslim thinkers are now finding theological latitude .
- 2. At least 25 christian music festivals are held each summer in america , but they have never catered for theological liberals .
- 3. All his unpublished works on esoteric and theological matters are marked by careful learning , accurate method and extreme sobriety of statement .
- 4. The split between the eastern and western branches which had begun in the ninth century with a theological argument over the nature of the divine spirit finally ended with a formal schism in 1054 when the two churches solemnly excommunicated each other .
- 5. But if you want to feel really gloomy about america 's ability to tackle its deficit , consider the ideological , almost theological , arguments about tax that are taking place within the republican camp itself .