Main Entry: he·ret·i·cal

Pronunciation: \hə-ˈre-ti-kəl\

Variant(s): also heretic

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : of, relating to, or characterized by heresy
2 : of, relating to, or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards : unorthodox

— he·ret·i·cal·ly \hə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb