theological — relating to theology or religious study and interpretation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to theology or religious study and interpretation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌθiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- The professor's theological explanation was so complex that even the angels needed subtitles.
- She pursued theological studies to better understand different religious traditions.
- The theological committee met to discuss whether cats have souls (they concluded: obviously yes).
theological
ADJECTIVE[/ˌθiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/]
relating to theology or religious study and interpretation
The old monk debates a theological question about divine mercy with young students.
When theological meets biological and psychological
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'theos' (god) and 'logos' (word, discourse, or study), literally meaning 'study of God'. The term emerged in medieval Christian scholarship and became one of the principal disciplines taught in universities throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Breakdown
theo- (god, from Greek theos) + -log- (word or study, from Greek logos) + -ical (adjective-forming suffix, from Latin -icalis). The suffix '-ical' converts the noun 'theology' into its adjectival form.
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📝Examples
“The professor's theological explanation was so complex that even the angels needed subtitles.”
“She pursued theological studies to better understand different religious traditions.”
“The theological committee met to discuss whether cats have souls (they concluded: obviously yes).”
“His theological background helped him approach ethical dilemmas with deeper insight.”
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