Heretical: meaning, definitions and examples
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heretical
[ həˈrɛtɪk(ə)l ]
religious beliefs
Contrary to or differing from established beliefs or doctrines, especially in religion.
Synonyms
heterodox, nonconformist, unorthodox
Examples of usage
- His heretical views were considered dangerous by the church authorities.
- Many people were persecuted for holding heretical beliefs during the Spanish Inquisition.
general
Going against accepted or official beliefs, opinions, or principles.
Synonyms
dissenting, iconoclastic, rebellious
Examples of usage
- His ideas were considered heretical by the scientific community.
- The new theory was met with heretical skepticism by traditional scholars.
Translations
Translations of the word "heretical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 herético
🇮🇳 विधर्मी
🇩🇪 ketzerisch
🇮🇩 bid'ah
🇺🇦 єретичний
🇵🇱 heretycki
🇯🇵 異端の
🇫🇷 hérétique
🇪🇸 herético
🇹🇷 dinsiz
🇰🇷 이단의
🇸🇦 مهرطق
🇨🇿 kacířský
🇸🇰 kacírske
🇨🇳 异端的
🇸🇮 krivičarski
🇮🇸 villutrúarlegur
🇰🇿 дінсіз
🇬🇪 ერეტიკული
🇦🇿 kafir
🇲🇽 herético
Word origin
The word 'heretical' originated from the Late Latin 'haereticus', meaning 'of or pertaining to a heretic', which in turn came from the Greek 'hairetikos', meaning 'able to choose'. The term was originally used in the context of religious beliefs, particularly referring to those who chose to hold beliefs contrary to the established doctrines of the church. Over time, 'heretical' has come to be used more broadly to describe any beliefs or opinions that go against accepted norms or principles.