ideological

adjective

ideo·​log·​i·​cal ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌi-

variants or less commonly ideologic

ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik 

ˌi-

1

: of, relating to, or based on ideology

2

: relating to or concerned with ideas

ideologically

ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē  i- 

adverb

Examples of ideological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Moreover, an inverse correlation is evident between the ideological and established ranking systems. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025

Though not as mythically resonant as Dylan’s act of defiance at Newport, the incident highlights a significant generational and ideological divide between the two folk artists. —Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025

Jubilee Media is a first of its kind studio that creates content aimed at provoking understanding and fostering human connection across both sides of the political and ideological spectrum. —Katcy Stephan, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025

These ideological and political efforts will have real and disastrous impacts on the lives of people in our communities and all around the world. —Ginger Cassady, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing ideological

• anti-ideological

Rhymes for ideological

• analogical
• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological