ideological
/ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to one or more ideologies.
Adjective
Examples
There are economists from all over the ideological spectrum.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Irrational; supported by misinformation and social reinforcement, as opposed to credible evidence.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ideological” mean?
Of or pertaining to one or more ideologies.
Is “ideological” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.