Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /θiˈɒlədʒɪkəl/
KK: /θiˈɑlədʒɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to the study of religion and religious beliefs.
Example
She is studying theological concepts at the university.
Conversation

What do you think about the theological debates happening these days?

I find them really interesting; they challenge our beliefs.

Yeah, some of the arguments are quite thought-provoking.

Exactly! It’s important to explore those theological perspectives.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
religious
spiritual
doctrinal
Antonyms
secular
irreligious
profane
Root Explanation
The word 'theological' is formed from 'theo-' (from Greek 'theos', meaning god) and '-logical' (from Greek 'logia', meaning study or discourse). Thus, 'theological' refers to the study or discourse about God or religious beliefs.
Memory Tip
Think of 'theo' as relating to 'God' and 'logical' as the study of something — so 'theological' means the study of God.
Visually Confused Words
therological
atheological
untheological
thermological
ethological
pretheological
pithecological
nontheological