heretical
Heretical (adj) means involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching. Example: “The bishop condemned the pamphlet as heretical.”
How to use heretical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing an idea or belief that breaks sharply with official or accepted views.
"Heretic" is the person; "heretical" is the adjective describing the belief or idea.
Word forms
more heretical comparative, most heretical superlative
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The bishop condemned the pamphlet as _____.
Etymology
From heretic plus the adjective suffix -al, via Medieval Latin haereticālis.
Rhymes for heretical
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What does “heretical” mean?
The word “heretical” means involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching. In plain terms, describing an idea or belief that breaks sharply with official or accepted views.
How do you pronounce “heretical”?
“Heretical” is pronounced huh-REH-tih-kuhl (/həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “heretical” in a sentence?
Here is “heretical” used in a sentence: “The bishop condemned the pamphlet as heretical.”
What part of speech is “heretical”?
“Heretical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “heretical” come from?
The word “heretical” comes from Medieval Latin. From heretic plus the adjective suffix -al, via Medieval Latin haereticālis.
How many meanings does “heretical” have?
“Heretical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: involving or characteristic of heresy; contrary to accepted religious teaching.