schismatical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or causing a split or schism, particularly in a religious or political context.

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Variants

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schismatic , schismatical , schismatically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'schisma' meaning 'split' or 'schism' and the suffix '-ical'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'schism' comes from the Greek word 'schisma', which means 'split' or 'schism'.

2. The Great Schism of 1054 AD, also known as the East-West Schism, was a major split within Christianity that resulted in the formation of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

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1. heresy: Heresy refers to a belief or doctrine that is contrary to the orthodox or accepted belief in a religion. Schismatical and heresy are related concepts as both can lead to splits or divisions within a religious community.

2. sect: A sect is a small group of people who follow a particular religious or political belief that is different from the larger group or mainstream. Schismatical individuals or groups may form their own sects as a result of their split from the larger organization.

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In religious contexts, 'schismatical' is often used to describe individuals or groups that split from a larger religious organization, resulting in a division or split within the faith. In political contexts, it can refer to actions or individuals that cause or contribute to a political split or division.

How to Memorize "schismatical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a split or schism, such as a crack in the ground or a split in a religious community, to remember the meaning of 'schismatical'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'schism' with 'schismatical' to remember that it relates to causes or contributes to a split or division.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Splits in Religion and Politics' to remember the meaning of 'schismatical'.

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