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yd-ee-uh-LOJ-ikl/ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

Ideological means relating to a system of political or social beliefs: an ideological split, ideological opposition. Ideology (already in the dictionary) is the noun; a preface is opinion, not a count.

Meaning

Relating to a system of political or social beliefs.

Examples

• “An ideological preface does not fill an n.”
• “Ideology is already in this course (noun). Political is wider. A preface is a stance. A cell is a number. Put the n first; then argue the creed.”

Good to know

Of a belief system. Noun: ideology (already in the dictionary). A preface ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

doctrinal

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