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heretical in German

heretical in German is häretisch, ketzerisch — heretical means involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching.

heretical in German

häretisch
adj
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
ketzerisch
adj
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
ketzerisch
adj
(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.
häretisch
adj
(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

What does "heretical" mean?

  1. adj Involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching.
    "The bishop condemned the pamphlet as heretical."
  2. adj Sharply against mainstream or generally accepted opinion.
    "Her heretical theory challenged decades of scientific consensus."
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heretical in a sentence

  • The bishop condemned the pamphlet as heretical.
  • Her heretical theory challenged decades of scientific consensus.

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What is "heretical" in German?

"heretical" in German is häretisch, ketzerisch. heretical means: Involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching.

How do you use "heretical" in a sentence?

Example: "The bishop condemned the pamphlet as heretical." In German, "heretical" is häretisch, ketzerisch.

Are there other ways to say "heretical" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "heretical": häretisch, ketzerisch.

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