heresiology

he·re·si·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-ree-zee-ol-uh-jee, -see-, her-uh-see-]
- /həˌri ziˈɒl ə dʒi, -si-, ˌhɛr ə si-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-ree-zee-ol-uh-jee, -see-, her-uh-see-]
- /həˌri ziˈɒl ə dʒi, -si-, ˌhɛr ə si-/

Definitions of heresiology word

noun plural heresiology the study of heresies. 1
noun plural heresiology a heresiography. 1
noun heresiology the study of heresy 0
noun heresiology The study of heresy. 0

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Origin of heresiology

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; heresy + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Heresiology

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heresiology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

heresiology usage trend in Literature

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