theologic

A student reads a theologic text in the library.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to theology: "theologic" is an adjective that pertains to the study of the nature of God, religious belief, and divine things. It is a less common variant of "theological."

Usage Examples

• (An argument based on the study of theology.)
• (Her perspectives related to religious doctrine.)

Advanced Usage

• "theologic discourse": formal discussion or debate about theological matters.
  • The conference featured a theologic discourse on the problem of evil. (A formal exchange of ideas about theology.)

Variants and Related Words

• Theological (adj): the more common form, meaning the same as "theologic."
  • The theological implications of the text were profound. (Relating to the study of religion.)
• Theology (n): the study of the nature of God and religious belief.
  • She earned a degree in theology. (The academic discipline of religious study.)
• Theologian (n): a person who engages in or is an expert in theology.
  • The theologian wrote extensively on early Christian doctrine. (A specialist in religious studies.)

Synonyms

• Divine: relating to God or a deity.
• Religious: relating to or believing in a religion.
• Doctrinal: concerning a set of beliefs held by a religious group.

Related Idioms

• Theologic hairsplitting: overly detailed or trivial distinctions in theological arguments.
  • The debate devolved into theologic hairsplitting over minor points of doctrine. (Unnecessarily fine distinctions in religious reasoning.)