Heretical

Pronunciation

• IPA: /həˈɹɛtɪkÉ™l/

Alternative forms

• hæretical archaic

Origin

Middle English, from Middle French eretical and from Medieval Latin haereticalis, from haereticus. See heretic.

Full definition of heretical

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
2. (of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

Synonyms

• unorthodox

Related terms

• heresy
• heretic
• heretically