Doctrinal
Pronunciation : Doc"tri*nal
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. doctrinalis, fr. L. doctrina: cf. F. doctrinal. See Doctrine.]
Definition : 1. Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed; as, a doctrinal observation. "Doctrinal clauses." Macaulay.
2. Pertaining to, or having to do with, teaching. The word of God serveth no otherwise than in the nature of a doctrinal instrument. Hooker.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Doc"tri*nal
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A matter of doctrine; also, a system of doctrines. T. Goodwin. Sir T. Elyot.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913