heretical

CEFRC2

/həˈɹɛtɪkəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Strongly disagreeing with accepted religious beliefs or teachings.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

Examples

  • Tom grew up in a heretical sect.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English, borrowed from Middle French eretical and from Medieval Latin haereticālis, from haereticus, equivalent to heretic + -al. See heretic.