ideologically
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- 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
- with respect to ideology
- ideologically, we do not see eye to eye