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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