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

More conservative candidates may look to Benedict XVII, referencing Pope Benedict XVI's focus on theological orthodoxy and traditional liturgy. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025

Antonio Masiello—Getty Images The former archbishop of Manila, Tagle, 67, has been seen as a rising star in the church ever since his 1997 appointment to a select group of Catholic theologians who provide guidance to church leadership on key theological questions. —Aryn Baker, Time, 6 May 2025

Their time together reading and discussing theological texts deepened their Christian faith. —Peter Nguyen, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025

During his enrollment in the seminary, Ratzinger was drafted into World War II, putting his theological teachings on hold. —Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 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