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hereticalholding beliefs that go against the official teachings of a religion or church

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: holding beliefs that go against the official teachings of a religion or church

Pronunciation (IPA): /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

Korean meaning: 종교나 교회의 공식 교리에 반하는 믿음을 가진, 이단의

Korean pronunciation: 허**레**티컬

Example Sentences

  • The professor's heretical suggestion that pineapple belongs on pizza divided the Italian department.
  • Her heretical interpretation of the ancient texts challenged centuries of theological scholarship.
  • In the gaming community, his heretical opinion that graphics don't matter sparked endless debates.

heretical

ADJECTIVE

//həˈrɛtɪkəl//

holding beliefs that go against the official teachings of a religion or church

heretical concept
💡 Concept

a determined scholar holds up a scroll while speaking passionately to a crowd of townspeople. His finger points upward as he presents ideas that contradict traditional church teachings. The church officials in ornate robes shake their heads disapprovingly and whisper among themselves. Their faces show anger and concern as they realize his teachings go against official doctrine. The gathered townspeople look torn between curiosity and fear as they witness this bold challenge. someone holding beliefs that go against the official teachings of a religion or church

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
🇬🇧 UK/həˈrɛtɪkəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootheret
Suffix--ical

Origin

From Greek 'hairetikos' meaning 'able to choose,' derived from 'hairein' (to choose). In early Christianity, it described those who 'chose' their own beliefs rather than following official church doctrine.

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🎵Rhyme

theoreticalnumericalclerical
theoretical
numerical
clerical

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor's heretical suggestion that pineapple belongs on pizza divided the Italian department.

Her heretical interpretation of the ancient texts challenged centuries of theological scholarship.

😄 Fun example

In the gaming community, his heretical opinion that graphics don't matter sparked endless debates.

The scientist's heretical theory was initially rejected but later proved revolutionary.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

blasphemousunorthodoxheterodoxsacrilegiousiconoclastic

Antonyms

orthodoxconventionaltraditional

Related

hereticheresyapostasyschismsectarian