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Webster 1913 Edition


Doctrinal

Doc′tri-nal

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Noun.
A matter of doctrine; also, a system of doctrines.
T. Goodwin. Sir T. Elyot.

Webster 1828 Edition


Doctrinal

DOCTRINAL

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Adj.
[See Doctrine.]
1.
Pertaining to doctrine; containing a doctrine or something taught; as a doctrinal observation; a doctrinal proposition.
2.
Pertaining to the act or means of teaching.
The word of God serveth no otherwise, than in the nature of a doctrinal instrument.

DOCTRINAL

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Noun.
Something that is a part of doctrine.

Definition 2024


doctrinal

doctrinal

English

Adjective

doctrinal

  1. Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.
  2. (obsolete) Didactic.
    • Hooker
      The word of God serveth no otherwise than in the nature of a doctrinal instrument.

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Translations

Noun

doctrinal (plural doctrinals)

  1. A matter of doctrine, or system of doctrines.
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French

Etymology

doctrine + -al

Adjective

doctrinal m (feminine singular doctrinale, masculine plural doctrinaux, feminine plural doctrinales)

  1. doctrinal

Spanish

Adjective

doctrinal m, f (plural doctrinales)

  1. doctrinal