Heretic

Pronunciation: /ˈherəˌtɪk/

Definitions of heretic

noun a person who holds controversial or unorthodox beliefs, especially in religion

Example Sentences

A1 The heretic was banished from the village for not following the established beliefs.

A2 The heretic's ideas were considered dangerous and were met with strong opposition.

B1 The heretic's teachings were seen as a threat to the traditional values of the community.

B2 The heretic's radical views challenged the authority of the church.

C1 The heretic's dissenting opinions sparked intense debates among scholars.

C2 The heretic's unorthodox beliefs led to accusations of blasphemy and persecution.

Examples of heretic in a Sentence

formal The council branded him a heretic for his controversial beliefs.

informal Everyone in the village thinks he's a heretic because he doesn't attend church.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a heretic spreading lies.

figurative In the world of fashion, wearing socks with sandals is considered a heretic move.

Grammatical Forms of heretic

• past tense: hereticized
• plural: heretics
• comparative: more heretical
• superlative: most heretical
• present tense: hereticizes
• future tense: will hereticize
• perfect tense: has hereticized
• continuous tense: is hereticizing
• singular: heretic
• positive degree: heretical
• infinitive: to hereticize
• gerund: hereticizing
• participle: hereticized

Origin and Evolution of heretic

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'heretic' originated from the Greek word 'hairetikos', meaning 'able to choose'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heretic' evolved to refer to someone who holds beliefs contrary to the established religious teachings, particularly in Christianity.