Definition of DOCTRINALLY

doctrinally

Adverb

  • as a matter of doctrine

Adv

  • In a doctrinal manner; in terms of doctrine.

Examples

  • He was doctrinally knowledgeable but failed to follow the basic tenets of the religion.

Origin / Etymology

From doctrinal + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 17

doctrinally: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
doctrinally: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
doctrinally: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

doctrinally: valid Words With Friends Word