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heretical

UK
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
US
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/

Translations

hereticaladjective
more heretical
Comp.
most heretical
Super.
UK
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
US
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
hérétiqueAu sens religieux et, par extension, pour une idée ou une opinion jugée contraire aux normes admises.
His heretical views on the church's teachings caused a stir among the congregation.
Ses vues hérétiques sur les enseignements de l'Église ont provoqué un tollé parmi les fidèles.
Additional translations
non orthodoxeEmployé surtout au sens figuré, pour une opinion ou une théorie qui s'écarte des idées reçues.
Synonyms
nonconformist
unorthodox
dissident
radical
blasphemous
iconoclastic
heterodox
Antonyms
conventional
traditional
orthodox

Definitions

hereticaladjective
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in a religious context.
His heretical views on the church's teachings caused a stir among the congregation.
Holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted.
The scientist's heretical theories challenged the established norms of the scientific community.
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