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ideological
Based on or shaped by an ideology, that is, a particular system of worldviews, values, and political ideas.
Die beiden Parteien haben tiefgreifende ideologische Unterschiede.
The two parties have profound ideological differences.
The adjective 'ideologisch' (ideological) is derived directly from the noun 'die Ideologie' (ideology). An ideology is a system of ideas and values that is often connected with politics or a worldview.
Der Streit zwischen den Gruppen war rein ideologisch.
The dispute between the groups was purely ideological.
Common nouns that are combined with 'ideologisch' (ideological) include 'Gründe' (reasons), 'Unterschiede' (differences), 'Gegensätze' (contrasts), or 'Konflikt' (conflict). It often describes the basis for a disagreement.
Zwischen den alten Freunden gab es plötzlich tiefe ideologische Gegensätze.
Suddenly, there were deep ideological contrasts between the old friends.
'Ideologisch' (ideological/ideologically) can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or another adjective. Typical phrases are 'ideologisch motiviert' (ideologically motivated), 'ideologisch geprägt' (ideologically shaped), or 'ideologisch begründet' (ideologically justified).
Seine Entscheidung war nicht praktisch, sondern ideologisch motiviert.
His decision was not practical, but ideologically motivated.
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Both words can relate to ideas or thoughts. „Ideologisch“ means that something is shaped by a particular system of worldviews and political ideas. „Gedanklich“, by contrast, describes something that initially exists only in the mind or imagination.
Die Partei verfolgt ein ideologisch geprägtes Ziel und orientiert sich an einem festen Ideensystem.
The party is pursuing an ideologically shaped goal and is guided by a fixed system of ideas.
Den neuen Reiseplan hatte sie gedanklich schon fertig, aber noch nicht aufgeschrieben.
She had already worked out the new travel plan in her mind, but had not written it down yet.
