DOCTRINALLY

doctrinally

(adverb) as a matter of doctrine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

doctrinally (comparative more doctrinally, superlative most doctrinally)

In a doctrinal manner; in terms of doctrine.

Source: Wiktionary


Doc"tri*nal*ly, adv.

Definition: In a doctrinal manner or for; by way of teaching or positive direction.

DOCTRINAL

Doc"tri*nal, a. Etym: [LL. doctrinalis, fr. L. doctrina: cf. F. doctrinal. See Doctrine.]

1. Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed; as, a doctrinal observation. "Doctrinal clauses." Macaulay.

2. Pertaining to, or having to do with, teaching. The word of God serveth no otherwise than in the nature of a doctrinal instrument. Hooker.

Doc"tri*nal, n.

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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