adjective. Characterized by, belonging to, or concerning doctrine.

Pertaining to doctrine; consisting of or characterized by doctrine; relating or pertaining to fundamental belief or instruction: as, doctrinal theology; doctrinal soundness in religion, science, or politics; a doctrinal controversy.

Serving for instruction or guidance; having the office or effect of teaching.

noun. Something that is a part of doctrine; a tenet or article of belief.

adjective. Pertaining to, or containing, doctrine or something taught and to be believed.

adjective. Pertaining to, or having to do with, teaching.

noun. A matter of doctrine; also, a system of doctrines.

adjective. Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.

adjective. Didactic.

noun. A matter of doctrine, or system of doctrines.

adjective. relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine