heretical meaning

Definition of heretical

1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

   Synonyms: dissident, heterodox

   Similar: unorthodox

   Related forms: heresy

How to pronounce heretical

heretical is pronounced /hɚˈɛtɪkəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with heretical

• theoretical
• antithetical
• poetical
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