Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner relating to or based on a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy: The word describes how something is done from the perspective of a specific ideology.

Usage

• The adverb "ideologically" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that an action, state, or characteristic is connected to a particular set of beliefs or doctrines.
• It often appears in discussions of politics, economics, sociology, and philosophy to analyze motives, alignment, or conflict.

Examples

• Modifying a Verb:

  • The two parties are ideologically opposed on this issue. (Their opposition stems from their core systems of belief.)
  • He argued ideologically rather than pragmatically. (His argument was based on theoretical principles, not practical considerations.)

• Modifying an Adjective:

  • It was an ideologically driven decision. (The decision was motivated by a specific set of ideals.)
  • They are ideologically compatible partners. (Their fundamental beliefs are aligned.)

• In a Sentence:

  • The groups split because they were ideologically too far apart.
  • She analyzes the movement ideologically and historically.

Advanced Usage

• "Ideologically speaking": Used to preface a statement that is made from the perspective of a particular ideology.

  • Ideologically speaking, their proposal is pure socialism.

• "Ideologically motivated": Describes an action or position taken because of a commitment to an ideology.

  • The criticism was seen as an ideologically motivated attack.

Variants and Related Words

• Ideology (n): A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

  • Communist ideology; capitalist ideology.

• Ideological (adj): Relating to or based on ideology.

  • An ideological struggle; ideological differences.

• Ideologue (n): An adherent of an ideology, especially one who is uncompromising and dogmatic.

  • He was a passionate ideologue.

Synonyms

• Doctrinally: In a way that relates to a doctrine or set of principles.
• Theoretically: Based on or calculated through theory rather than experience or practice. (Note: This is a broader synonym; "ideologically" is more specific to systems of social/political ideas.)

Antonyms

• Pragmatically: In a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
• Practically: In a practical manner.
• Atheoretically: Not based on theory.

Adverb

1. with respect to ideology
   • ideologically, we do not see eye to eye