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Schismatic
Schis-mat′ic
(sĭz-măt′ĭk; so nearly all orthoepists)
, Adj.
[L.
schismaticus
, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F. schismatique
.] Of or pertaining to schism; implying schism; partaking of the nature of schism; tending to schism;
as,
. schismatic
opinions or proposalsSchis-mat′ic
(?; 277)
, Noun.
One who creates or takes part in schism; one who separates from an established church or religious communion on account of a difference of opinion.
“They were popularly classed together as canting schismatics.” Macaulay.
Syn. – Heretic; partisan. See
Heretic
. Definition 2024
schismatic
schismatic
English
Alternative forms
- schismatick (obsolete)
Adjective
schismatic
- (religion) Of or pertaining to a schism
- (music) Of or pertaining to a schisma
- divisive
- schismatic opinions or proposals
Translations
religion: of or pertaining to a schism
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Noun
schismatic (plural schismatics)
Translations
religion: a person involved in a schism
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