The meaning of DOCTRINAL is of, relating to, or preoccupied with doctrine.

DOCTRINAL definition: 1. relating to doctrine: 2. relating to doctrine: . Learn more.

Definition of doctrinal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Doctrinal means relating to doctrines. Doctrinal differences were vigorously debated among religious leaders.

3 days ago · adjective relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine “quibbling over doctrinal minutiae”

Define doctrinal. doctrinal synonyms, doctrinal pronunciation, doctrinal translation, English dictionary definition of doctrinal. adj. Characterized by, belonging to, or concerning doctrine. doc′tri·nal·ly adv. …

doc•trine /ˈdɑktrɪn/ n. a particular principle, position, or policy taught, such as of a religion or government: [countable] The church teaches the doctrine of free will. [uncountable] knowledgeable …

The term ‘doctrinal’ refers to the ideas, beliefs, or principles that are formally accepted and taught within a particular field, especially in religion or philosophy.

DOCTRINAL definition: of, relating to, or concerned with doctrine. See examples of doctrinal used in a sentence.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word doctrinal, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.