atheologically
|a-the-o-log-i-cal-ly|
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/ˌeɪθiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəli/
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/ˌeɪθiəˈlɒdʒɪkəli/
(atheological)
not related to theology
Etymology
'atheologically' originates from Modern English formation: base 'atheology' + adjectival suffix '-ical' + adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'atheology' itself comes from Greek elements 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'theologia' meaning 'discourse about god(s).'
'atheologically' developed from the adjective 'atheological' (formed from the noun 'atheology'); 'atheology' came into English via Medieval/Modern Latin 'atheologia', from Greek 'theologia' (θεολογία). Over time the noun produced the adjective 'atheological' and then the adverb by adding '-ly'.
Initially the Greek/Late Latin components referred simply to 'discourse about god(s)' or the absence thereof; over time English formed 'atheology' to mean 'the study or position rejecting theology' and 'atheologically' came to mean 'in a manner that rejects or ignores theological considerations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to atheology or characterized by a disregard for or opposition to theology; without theological considerations.
The critic examined the text atheologically, setting aside its religious claims.
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