schismatic — relating to or promoting schism; causing division within a group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or promoting schism; causing division within a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɪzˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's schismatic policies turned the happy workplace into two rival camps.
- His schismatic remarks at the family reunion created an awkward silence.
- The professor warned against schismatic interpretations of the text.
schismatic
ADJECTIVE[/skɪzˈmætɪk/]
relating to or promoting schism; causing division within a group
Causing division within the group
Systematic division leads to dramatic separation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'schisma' (meaning split or division), originally referring to a tear or rent. It became widely used during medieval ecclesiastical disputes to denote divisions within the Church caused by doctrinal disagreements.
Breakdown
schisma (Greek: split, division) + -tic (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'of or relating to'). The root schisma comes from the Greek verb 'schizein' (to split or tear).
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📝Examples
“The CEO's schismatic policies turned the happy workplace into two rival camps.”
“His schismatic remarks at the family reunion created an awkward silence.”
“The professor warned against schismatic interpretations of the text.”
“The schismatic debates over pizza toppings nearly ended their friendship.”
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