Heretical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heretical is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
More Meanings
- (of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.
Example Sentences
At least as Auxentius reports him in the covering letter which precedes Ulfila’s confession, he is as vehement in his opposition to what he sees as heretical alternatives to his own form of belief as most other participants in the controversies of the time. Heretics are not Christians but antichrists. Homoousians, Homoiousians, and Macedonians are all included in this blanket condemnation.
Synonyms for heretical
Depending on context, synonyms include unorthodox, dissident, heterodox.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterodox, unorthodox, dissident, heresy, heretic, pravity.
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