Heretical

Pronunciation: /hɪˈrɛtɪkl̩/

Definitions of heretical

adjective contrary to or differing from established beliefs or customs, especially in religion

Example Sentences

A1 Some people consider his ideas to be heretical.

A2 The new theory proposed by the scientist was seen as heretical by his peers.

B1 The philosopher's heretical beliefs challenged traditional religious teachings.

B2 The artist's work was deemed heretical by the art critics for its controversial themes.

C1 The novel presented a heretical interpretation of historical events that sparked debate among scholars.

C2 The professor's heretical views on politics and society made him a controversial figure in academic circles.

Examples of heretical in a Sentence

formal The bishop condemned the heretical teachings of the controversial theologian.

informal Some people consider his ideas to be heretical and against tradition.

slang Dude, that theory is totally heretical, you're gonna get in trouble for that.

figurative Heretical thoughts can sometimes lead to groundbreaking discoveries in science.

Grammatical Forms of heretical

• past tense: hereticalized
• plural: hereticals
• comparative: more heretical
• superlative: most heretical
• present tense: hereticalizes
• future tense: will be hereticalizing
• perfect tense: has been heretical
• continuous tense: is hereticalizing
• singular: heretical
• positive degree: heretical
• infinitive: to be heretical
• gerund: hereticalizing
• participle: hereticalized

Origin and Evolution of heretical

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heretical' has come to be associated with beliefs or opinions that diverge from established religious or political doctrines, leading to its negative connotation.