ideologically
ideologically — adverb
1. according to a shared system of political, economic, or social beliefs, rather t
according to a shared system of political, economic, or social beliefs, rather than from a practical or evidence-based perspective
The two parties are ideologically opposed on nearly every major issue.
collocation: ideologically opposed
Mei-Lin agreed with the proposal ideologically but had practical concerns about the cost.
adverb modifying verb: agreed ... ideologically
The new law was ideologically driven rather than based on scientific evidence.
Although they shared an office, the two journalists were ideologically divided on most topics.
Lucia described the movement as ideologically aligned with socialist principles.
- politically
more specific — refers to politics rather than broad belief systems
- philosophically
broader — can include personal values not tied to a group system
- practically
opposite in the sense of being driven by real-world needs rather than beliefs
文法句型
adverb modifying adjective or past participle
adverb at start of clause or before verb
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with past participles such as 'opposed', 'driven', 'divided', 'aligned', 'committed', and 'motivated'. The adverb typically appears before the adjective or participle it modifies, though it can also appear after the verb.
常見錯誤
ideologically — adjective
1. stemming from a particular system of political, economic, or social beliefs that
stemming from a particular system of political, economic, or social beliefs that directs the actions of a group, party, or movement
The ideological differences between the two candidates were clear throughout the debate.
collocation: ideological differences
Rosa wrote her thesis on the ideological foundations of the environmental movement in Brazil.
The party's ideological shift alienated many of its traditional supporters.
Guo refused to engage in an ideological argument and focused on practical solutions instead.
The textbook examines the ideological roots of several twentieth-century revolutions.
- political
narrower — focuses on government and policy rather than broad belief systems
- doctrinal
more formal — refers specifically to a fixed set of principles taught by an organization
- philosophical
broader — can include personal or moral beliefs not tied to a group
- pragmatic
based on practical results rather than fixed beliefs
文法句型
adjective + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns that describe divisions, foundations, or shifts within political or social movements. Distinguish from sense 2 (ABSTRACT IDEAS) — this sense refers to a specific belief system a group follows, while sense 2 is about abstract thinking versus practical action.
常見錯誤
2. relating to abstract concepts and theoretical ways of thinking rather than to pr
relating to abstract concepts and theoretical ways of thinking rather than to practical actions, everyday experience, or concrete results
The professor's approach was purely ideological, with no attempt to test the theory in a real classroom.
contrast with practical
Boris preferred fixing the broken water pump over sitting through another ideological discussion about village policy.
The two philosophers shared an ideological commitment to the idea that all people deserve equal opportunities.
Ibrahim found the debate too ideological and wanted to hear concrete suggestions instead.
The disagreement stayed at an ideological level and never touched on how the plan would actually work.
- theoretical
more neutral — based on theory rather than practice
- abstract
broader — not necessarily tied to any system of beliefs; just not concrete
- practical
focused on real-world application and results
文法句型
adjective + noun
adjective + that-clause (rare)
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting that someone is focused on abstract ideas at the expense of practical results. Distinguish from sense 1 (POLITICAL BELIEFS) — this sense does not require a specific belief system; it simply contrasts the world of ideas with practical action.