/ dɒkˈtraɪnl; NAmE ˈdɑːktrənl/ adjective
( formal ) relating to a doctrine or doctrines :
the doctrinal position of the English church
( disapproving )
a rigidly doctrinal approach
► doc·tri·nal·ly adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from late Latin doctrinalis , from doctrina teaching, learning, from doctor teacher, from docere teach.