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- [her-uh-see]
- /ˈhɛr ə si/
- /ˈher.ə.si/
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- [her-uh-see]
- /ˈhɛr ə si/
Definitions of heresy word
- noun plural heresy opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system. 1
- noun plural heresy the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine. 1
- noun plural heresy Roman Catholic Church. the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church. 1
- noun plural heresy any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc. 1
- noun heresy Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. 1
- noun heresy sth that contradicts religious doctrine 1
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Origin of heresy
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English heresie < Old French eresie < Latin haeresis school of thought, sect < Greek haíresis, literally, act of choosing, derivative of haireîn to choose
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Parts of speech for Heresy
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preposition
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heresy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
heresy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heresy
noun heresy
- blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
- fallacy — a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.: That the world is flat was at one time a popular fallacy.
- dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- infidelity — marital disloyalty; adultery.
- defection — the act or an instance of defecting
Antonyms for heresy
noun heresy
- orthodoxy — orthodox belief or practice.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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