Schismatical

Pronunciation: /skɪzˈmætɪkəl/

Definitions of schismatical

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a schismatic or schism; promoting schism

Example Sentences

A1 The schismatical group split from the main church.

A2 The schismatical behavior of the members caused division within the community.

B1 The schismatical sect refused to follow the traditional teachings of the religion.

B2 The schismatical movement led to a major schism in the church.

C1 The schismatical beliefs of the group were considered heretical by the mainstream church.

C2 The schismatical faction was excommunicated for their refusal to adhere to the established doctrines of the faith.

Examples of schismatical in a Sentence

formal The schismatical group broke away from the main church due to doctrinal differences.

informal The schismatical folks down the street started their own church last year.

slang I heard those schismatical guys are causing a lot of drama in the community.

figurative The schismatical rift in the family caused a divide that was hard to mend.

Grammatical Forms of schismatical

• past tense: schismaticaled
• plural: schismaticals
• comparative: more schismatical
• superlative: most schismatical
• present tense: schismatical
• future tense: will be schismatical
• perfect tense: have been schismatical
• continuous tense: is being schismatical
• singular: schismatical
• positive degree: schismatical
• infinitive: to be schismatical
• gerund: schismaticaling
• participle: schismaticaled

Origin and Evolution of schismatical

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Late Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'schismatical' originated from the Late Latin word 'schismaticus' which in turn came from the Greek word 'schismatikos' meaning 'pertaining to division or separation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something related to division or separation within a religious context, the word 'schismatical' has evolved to also refer to any person or group that causes division or discord within a larger organization or community.