ideologically
adverb
Simple meaning
Based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
aɪdiəˈlɑdʒɪkli
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Definition
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adverb
In an ideological manner; with respect to ideology.
“Ideologically, we do not see eye to eye.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In an ideological manner; with respect to ideology.
Used this way, ideologically is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Ideologically, we do not see eye to eye.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Ideologically, we do not see eye to eye.”adverb
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Inflected forms
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Of or pertaining to or characteristic of an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation.
Word family
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An orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation.
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