Schismatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Schismatic is an adjective meaning (religion) Of or pertaining to a schism.
Meaning
(religion) Of or pertaining to a schism.
More Meanings
- (music) Of or pertaining to a schisma.
- Divisive.
- (religion) A person involved in a schism.
Example Sentences
schismatic opinions or proposals
He semeth a sysmatyke Or els an heretike, For fayth in hym is faynte.
Amid heretics and schismatics, spoilers of the church’s lands, and scoffers at saints and sacraments, there remains a remnant.
Word Forms
- schismatick
- schismatics
Synonyms for schismatic
Depending on context, synonyms include schismatical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include schismatical, schismatick, schismic, separatical, schiztic, separatistic.
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