HERETICAL


Meaning of HERETICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hɪretɪk(ə)l ]

1.

A belief or action that is heretical is one that most people think is wrong because it disagrees with beliefs that are generally accepted.

I made the then heretical suggestion that it might be cheaper to design new machines.

ADJ

2.

A belief or action that is heretical is one that seriously disagrees with the principles of a particular religion.

The Church regards spirit mediums and people claiming to speak to the dead as heretical.

ADJ

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