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ideological.

Of or pertaining to one or more ideologies.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/General-American, dialectal/ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/General-American, dialectal/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/Canada, dialectal
  1. Of or pertaining to one or more ideologies.

    There are economists from all over the ideological spectrum.
    ideological fervor
  2. Irrational; supported by misinformation and social reinforcement, as opposed to credible evidence.

  3. Characterized by strict, uncompromising adherence to a particular political ideology, rather than what’s necessarily considered popular or practical.

    The most ruthless leaders in history were often ideological ones with utopian visions.
    The regime, ideological in governance, continued its agenda despite experts’ criticism.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English ideology Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English ideological From ideology + -ical.

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