antiheretical

Thân thiện

A scholar writes an antiheretical treatise in a quiet library.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Opposed to heresy: Describes a person, belief, position, or action that is against or in opposition to religious heresy (beliefs or practices considered to be contrary to official doctrine).

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The council issued an antiheretical decree to protect the orthodox teachings.
  • His writings were distinctly antiheretical, aiming to refute the new sect's claims.
  • The bishop took an antiheretical stance during the theological debate.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or theological contexts: The term is primarily used in academic, historical, or religious discussions concerning the defense of orthodoxy.
  • The medieval inquisition was an antiheretical institution.

Variants and Related Words

• Heresy (n): Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.
• Heretical (adj): Characterized by or holding the nature of heresy.
• Antiheresy (adj): Used attributively with a similar meaning to "antiheretical" (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Orthodox: Conforming to established doctrine.
• Doctrinal: Concerned with a doctrine or set of doctrines.

Antonyms

• Heretical: Contrary to or rejecting orthodox beliefs.
• Heterodox: Not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. opposed to heresy