Schismatic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /skɪzˈmætɪk/

Definitions of schismatic

noun a person who promotes division or dissension, especially within a religious group

Example Sentences

A1 The schismatic caused a division within the church.

A2 The schismatic group broke away from the main organization.

B1 The schismatic leader was excommunicated for his actions.

B2 The schismatic movement resulted in a split in the community.

C1 The schismatic sect held different beliefs from the established religion.

C2 The schismatic individuals formed their own denomination with unique practices.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a schism or schisms

Example Sentences

A1 The schismatic group split from the main church.

A2 The schismatic behavior of the students caused disruptions in class.

B1 The schismatic views of the political party led to internal conflicts.

B2 The schismatic movement within the organization resulted in a division among members.

C1 The schismatic sect formed their own religious community with distinct beliefs.

C2 The schismatic nature of the debate highlighted deep ideological differences.

Examples of schismatic in a Sentence

formal The schismatic group broke away from the main church due to theological differences.

informal The schismatic faction split off from the rest of the organization over disagreements.

slang Those schismatic troublemakers caused a rift in the community.

figurative His schismatic behavior caused division among the team members.

Grammatical Forms of schismatic

past tense

schismatized

plural

schismatics

comparative

more schismatic

superlative

most schismatic

present tense

schismatizes

future tense

will schismatize

perfect tense

have schismatized

continuous tense

is schismatizing

singular

schismatic

positive degree

schismatic

infinitive

to schismatize

gerund

schismatizing

participle

schismatized

Origin and Evolution of schismatic

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'schismatic' originated from the Greek word 'schismatikos' meaning 'pertaining to a division or separation'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'schismatic' has come to be used to describe someone who creates a division or separation within a group, especially in a religious context.