ideological
UK: ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl | US: ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl
adj. relating to or concerned with ideas, especially political or social ideologies
adj. derived from or reflecting a systematic body of concepts about human life or culture
ideological = ideo<idea> + log<study> + ical<adjective suffix>
- ideo (from Greek idea, meaning "form, pattern, thought")
- log (from Greek logos, meaning "study, discourse, reason")
- ical (Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives, meaning "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to French idéologique (late 18th century), coined during the Enlightenment to describe the "science of ideas." It combines Greek idea (fundamental concepts) with logos (systematic study), reflecting a shift toward analyzing abstract belief systems. The suffix -ical standardizes it as an adjective, emphasizing its theoretical nature.
The debate focused on ideological differences between the two parties.
Her approach was more pragmatic than ideological.
The movement’s ideological framework drew from Marxist theory.
Critics accused the policy of being overly ideological.
His speeches often emphasized ideological purity.