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also theologic
adjective
Date: 15th century
1. of or relating to theology
2. preparing for a religious vocation <a theological student> • theologically adverb
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
theological
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Theological — The o*log ic*al, a. [L. theologicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. th[ e]ologique.] Of or pertaining to theology, or the science of God and of divine things; as, a theological treatise. {The o*log ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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theological — theologically, adv. /thee euh loj i keuhl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or involved with theology: a theological student. 2. based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans. Also, theologic. [1520 30; < ML theologicalis, equiv. to… … Universalium
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theological — adjective theological writings Syn: religious, scriptural, ecclesiastical, doctrinal; divine, holy … Thesaurus of popular words
theological — theology ► NOUN (pl. theologies) 1) the study of God and religious belief. 2) religious beliefs and theory when systematically developed. DERIVATIVES theological adjective theologically adverb theologist noun … English terms dictionary
theological — adj. of theology. Phrases and idioms: theological virtues faith, hope, and charity. Derivatives: theologically adv. Etymology: med.L theologicalis f. L theologicus f. Gk theologikos (as THEOLOGY) … Useful english dictionary
