idéologique

idéologique is a French adjective meaning "ideological" in English. It describes anything related to ideology, a coherent system of ideas that guides political, economic, or social stances. As a descriptor, it can apply to beliefs, arguments, policies, or discourses that are shaped by a particular worldview. Depending on context, the term can be neutral or carry a critical nuance, suggesting that reasoning is dominated by beliefs rather than evidence.

Etymology: The word derives from French idéologie (ideology) plus the suffix -ique. The noun idéologie comes from the Greek roots idea and logia, with the adjective idéologique following standard French derivation.

Usage: In political and social analysis, a position described as idéologique is defined by its underlying ideology. In critique, the term may signal that debate centers on principle rather than data. It is often contrasted with non-ideological or technocratic reasoning.

See also: idéologue (ideologue), idéologie (ideology). Variants in other languages include ideological (English), ideologisch (German), ideológico (Spanish).

Examples: The party proposed ideological reforms intended to align policy with its core beliefs. An ideological stance can shape both the interpretation of events and the prioritization of policy goals.