Doctrinal ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Doctrinal ( adjective )

1. Relating to or involving doctrine or teachings; dogmatic.
2. Relating to a particular doctrine or set of doctrines.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin doctrina "teaching", from doctus "taught".

Examples:

1. The church's position on marriage is a doctrinal issue.
2. The school's curriculum includes a variety of doctrinal perspectives.
3. The debate over the nature of the Trinity is a longstanding doctrinal issue in Christianity.
4. The church's new doctrinal statement on social issues has caused some controversy.
5. The school's focus on doctrinal education drew students from all over the world.

(As a noun)

Doctrinal ( noun )

1. Relating to or involving doctrine or teachings; dogmatic.
2. Relating to a particular doctrine or set of doctrines.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin doctrina "teaching", from doctus "taught".

Examples:

1. The church's position on marriage is a doctrinal issue.
2. The school's curriculum includes a variety of doctrinal perspectives.
3. The debate over the nature of the Trinity is a longstanding doctrinal issue in Christianity.
4. The church's new doctrinal statement on social issues has caused some controversy.
5. The school's focus on doctrinal education drew students from all over the world.