adverb
- in a manner relating to or based on doctrine; according to established principles or teachings
Usage: formal; often used in religious, philosophical, or academic contexts
Examples
- The two churches differ doctrinally on the nature of salvation.
- Doctrinally, the party maintains a strict interpretation of its founding principles.
- While they agree on policy, they diverge doctrinally on fundamental values.
- The organization is doctrinally committed to nonviolence.
- Doctrinally speaking, this interpretation contradicts established church teaching.