Heresy

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛrəsi/

Definitions of heresy

noun belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe that eating meat on Fridays is a heresy.

A2 The new religious leader was accused of spreading heresy.

B1 The council condemned the scientist's theories as heresy.

B2 The artist's unconventional style was seen as a heresy by traditionalists.

C1 The philosopher was excommunicated for promoting heresy within the church.

C2 The scholar's controversial book on religious heresy sparked intense debate among academics.

Examples of heresy in a Sentence

formal The church condemned the new belief as heresy.

informal Some people think that watching TV all day is a heresy.

slang Dude, wearing socks with sandals is a total heresy.

figurative In the world of fashion, wearing last season's trends is considered heresy.

Grammatical Forms of heresy

• past tense: heresied
• plural: heresies
• comparative: more heretical
• superlative: most heretical
• present tense: heresies
• future tense: will heresy
• perfect tense: has heresied
• continuous tense: is heresying
• singular: heresy
• positive degree: heretical
• infinitive: to heresy
• gerund: heresying
• participle: heresied

Origin and Evolution of heresy

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'heresy' originates from the Greek word 'hairesis' meaning 'choice' or 'sect'. It was used in early Christianity to refer to beliefs that deviated from the orthodox teachings of the church.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heresy' has come to be associated with any belief or opinion that goes against established doctrines or beliefs, not just within Christianity but in other religious and secular contexts as well.