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Definition of heretical
1 : of or relating to adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma : characterized by heresy heretical writings
2 : of, relating to, or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards : unorthodox It would be heretical to suggest changing company policy.
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Examples of heretical in a Sentence
the belief that women should be allowed to have careers outside the home was once considered heretical
Recent Examples of heretical from the Web
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With coal production on the decline, one energy company is pursuing a project that might seem heretical in this eastern Kentucky mining region: a solar-energy farm.
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The Yazidi minority, whose ancient faith combines aspects of Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Judaism, is considered heretical by the Islamic extremists.
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Amid reports of intense closed-door deliberations over who should be secretary of state, Ms. Conway had seemed intent on committing a heretical political act by an aide: boxing in her boss.
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Other theories claim the Templars discovered treasure, or the Holy Grail, or some heretical secret (i.e. that Jesus married Mary Magdalene, or never rose from the grave).
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From the heretical Communist slums of gritty Belgrade to the Gothic industrial castles of artsy Torino…
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Origin and Etymology of heretical
see heresy
Other Christian Religious Terms
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