theological

adjective

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

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The studio is now broadening beyond theological stories to focus on meaningful, uplifting entertainment. Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025 He was widely regarded as a titan of theological writing and, as pope, wrote tome after tome of commentaries using pencil and paper at his desk in the Vatican apartments or his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 After leaving her theological training at a Presbyterian church in Buffalo, Shadle pursued a Ph.D. in communication at The State University of New York, also in Buffalo. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 Whereas the elder Khamenei had published multiple books on theological topics before rising to power, the younger one has published none. Akbar Ganji, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theological

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First Known Use

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 13 Mar. 2025.

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